Learn how to cook eggs with simple steps — and discover what to cook with it for your family.
Prep
1 min
Cook
3–12 min
Serves
2–4
Best way to cook eggs · Cooking time 3–12 min · Tips for perfect results
For scrambled eggs: crack eggs into a bowl, add a splash of milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk until combined.
Heat butter in a non-stick pan over low-medium heat — low heat is the secret to creamy eggs.
Pour in eggs and let them sit for 20 seconds, then gently fold with a spatula.
Continue folding slowly, removing from heat while still slightly underdone — residual heat finishes them.
For boiled eggs: place in cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer 6 min (soft) or 10 min (hard).
This is where most people get it wrong.
3–12 min after boiling / heating
Scramble / Fry / Boil method
See pro tips above
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