Cooking Tips for Eggs
With the possibility that some eggs may contain Salmonella bacteria, they should be cooked thoroughly.
- Cook eggs until the yolk and whites are firm. Eggs and dishes made with eggs should reach 160° F.
- Quiches and egg-based casseroles – bake until a knife comes out clean.
- Sauces or custards – cook until the mixture coats a metal spoon. Cook at 250° F (medium-high heat):
- Sunnyside eggs – 7 minutes; or covered 4 minutes.
- Fried eggs – cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
- Scrambled eggs – cook until firm throughout. Cook in boiling water:
- Poached eggs – 5 minutes.
- Hard cooked eggs – 7 minutes
Source: FMI
