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‘Jammy’ Eggs Are Trending and Here Are 17 Recipes to Try

Feeling like there’s an influx of egg-centric Instagrams popping up in your feed? That’s because “jammy” eggs are the food du jour. A term coined by Bon Appétit, it’s basically just a fancy way of saying “soft-boiled.” (They’re cooked for six and a half minutes, if you want to get technical.) And because we wouldn’t want anyone to feel left out, here are 17 recipes to try for yourself.

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Garlicky Curried Noodle Soup

A gut-warming bowl that’s ready 20 minutes? Yes, please.


Salt and Wind

Avocado Toast With Soft-boiled Eggs

A millennial’s dream breakfast, courtesy of Coterie member Aida Mollenkamp.

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Smoked Salmon Platter

Since the eggs are *just* set, they’re easy to eat as finger food.

Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Savory Chorizo Breakfast Boils

If you need a reason not to hit snooze…

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A Better Happier St. Sebastian

Savory Winter Breakfast Bowl With Sausage, Swiss Chard, Wheat Berry Oats And Soft-boiled Eggs

Haven’t tried savory oatmeal? Now’s your chance.

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Whole30 Vegetarian Power Bowls

Yep, these eggs are diet-friendly, too.

Bacon Blue Potato Salad With Soft-boiled Eggs

What’s the opposite of sad potluck potato salad? (Spoiler: This is.)

Sesame Roasted Asparagus, Egg And Bacon Salad

The best part: Almost everything comes together in one pan.