Soft-Boiled Eggs in the Microwave

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It's simple to make soft-boiled eggs in the microwave. After reading numerous articles, I came up with this recipe that yields consistent results every time.

Two Soft-Boiled Eggs in the cooked in the Microwave sliced in half and garnished with pepper on a white plate
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 eggs
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 2 large eggs

Directions

  1. Place cold eggs into a bowl of warm water; this keeps them from cracking when cooked.

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  2. Fill a microwave-safe bowl with salted water. Microwave on high until boiling, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.

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  3. Remove eggs from warm water and place into boiling water; cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Microwave at 60% power for 1 1/2 minutes.

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  4. Remove plastic wrap and transfer eggs to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process.

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  5. Peel and serve.

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Recipe Tip

Cook times may vary depending on the wattage of the microwave.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

72 Calories
5g Fat
0g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 72
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 655mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 6g 13%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 68mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.