Did you know there are four ways to make fried eggs? And three ways to boil them? No matter what you’re in the mood for, there’s an egg dish to satiate you for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In this article, we’ll give you a crash course on common egg recipes from favorites like scrambled eggs to the dishes you may have never heard of.

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Scrambled

  1. Scrambled eggs are a tried and true breakfast staple. Light and fluffy, these eggs are made by beating raw egg whites and yolks together then cooking in a pan gently over low heat. Some recipes add milk, cheese, or seasonings like salt and pepper to the eggs, and adding hot sauce or ketchup is a great way to spice up this easy dish.[1]
    • The texture of scrambled eggs can vary depending on temperature and cooking time.
    • Eggs cooked at a lower temperature for longer tend to be more moist, whereas eggs cooked at a higher heat for less time can shrink and become more dry.[2]
    • Scrambled eggs go great with a side of toast and bacon, on a cheesy breakfast sandwich, or even in a breakfast taco.[3]
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Soft Boiled

  1. Ask for soft boiled if you prefer runny yolks. These eggs are boiled for a shorter amount of time so that the egg whites are set, but the yolks are still runny.
    • Since these eggs are harder to peel, they are often served in a small egg cup with the shell still on. To eat, lightly tap on the top of the egg with a knife or the side of a spoon, making a crack in the shell.[5]
    • You can then take the top of the egg off, creating a thumb-sized opening in the egg for you to dip your toast or a fork into to eat the egg from the inside.[6]
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Sunny-Side-Up

  1. Go with fried eggs, sunny-side-up, for runny yolks. This easy method of frying eggs doesn’t require any flipping or scrambling. Eggs are simply cracked gently into a hot, buttered pan and cooked until the yolk is set and the bottom of the whites are slightly browned.[8]
    • While sunny-side-up eggs are great on their own or with a piece of toast or an English muffin, they also make great additions to a variety of dishes.
    • Skillet meals like shakshuka feature perfectly cooked sunny-side-up eggs.[9]
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Poached

  1. Poached eggs are cooked in water, not fat, for a healthy dish. Poached eggs are made by bringing a poaching liquid, typically water or a flavored broth, to a strong simmer, swirling the liquid, and cracking the egg in. The result is a runny yolk, encased in soft egg whites.[17]
    • While some enjoy poached eggs on their own or with a piece of toast, they also pair well with smoked salmon, ham, beans, sauteed spinach, and mushrooms.
    • Poached eggs are also great additions to open faced sandwiches, salads, and noodle and rice dishes.
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