10 Ways to Cook an Egg

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Boil water and 1 Tbsp. white distilled vinegar over high heat in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, reduce to low heat.

Using a large spoon, stir water in a circular motion until it is moving rapidly. Carefully crack eggs, one at a time, into the swirling water.

Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until yolks begin to set. Use a slotted spoon to transfer eggs to a plate lined with paper towels.

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how to poach an egg

Poaching eggs is all about the momentum you get while swirling the water. Adding white distilled vinegar helps the egg whites firm faster.

With whites and yolks mixed together, scrambled eggs are easy to scale up to feed a crowd.

Frying an egg on both sides ensures the egg white is fully cooked. The yolk is still creamy, but more set than sunny side up.

Water makes steamed eggs extremely tender, giving them a delicate custard-like texture.

Kids will love the eggy marshmallow texture of puffy egg whites around a yellow yolk sun! Fold Parmesan cheese into the whites for more structure.

Egg Salad Sandwich

Stack of Two Tarragon-and-Shallot Egg Salad Sandwiches

Eggs for every meal: lunch

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Tarragon-and-Shallot

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are peeled and ready to eat.

hy-vee short cuts Hard-Boiled eggs

Easily chop up for protein-filled egg, tuna and leafy green salads.

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Eggs for every meal: dinner

Let the yolk run to add creaminess to the sauce and help bind it to the pasta.

Poached Eggs

Spicy Marinara Pasta with

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Method: Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray baking sheet with Hy-Vee nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Separate 4 Hy-Vee large eggs, placing whites in medium bowl and egg yolks each into prep dishes, keeping yolks intact. Beat egg whites with electric mixer 6 to 7 minutes or until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Spoon 4 egg white mounds onto prepared baking sheet. Make indentation in each egg white mound using back of a spoon. Bake 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and gently slide each egg yolk from prep dish into indentation. Bake 4 to 5 minutes more or until yolks are set. Serve immediately. Serves 4 (1 each).

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Consuming unpasteurized, undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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Learn a quick and easy pressure cooker hard-boiled egg recipe.