• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Hungry Healthy Happy
  • Pasta recipes
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • FREE eBook
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Pasta recipes
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • FREE eBook
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • Let's get social!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • Twitter
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Pasta recipes
    • About
    • Recipe Index
    • FREE eBook
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
  • Let's get social!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Eggs

    Dippy Eggs with Soldiers

    Published: Apr 27, 2023 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

    12 shares
    Jump to Recipe
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Dippy eggs with soldiers with a text title overlay.
    Dippy eggs with soldiers with a text title overlay.

    For a quick and easy breakfast that screams childhood nostalgia, it has to be dippy eggs with soldiers. Follow our tips for the perfect dippy egg, served with a stack of buttery toast.

    Two soft boiled eggs and toast soldiers on a wooden serving board.

    Dippy eggs, also known as soft boiled eggs, were always a favourite when I was a kid. I loved slicing the top of the egg off, pretending I was some kind of ninja, and then grabbing a slice of toast (called a soldier) to dunk into that runny yolk. It was a staple as a student too, and now it's something I regularly make for my kids.

    If you are looking for other ways to cook eggs, why not try our quick Air Fryer Boiled Eggs, easy Microwave Fried Eggs or simple Microwave Poached Eggs?

    Jump to:
    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients and substitutions
    • How to make dippy eggs - Step by step
    • Dippy egg time
    • Serving suggestions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Extra tips
    • More egg recipes
    • Recipe
    • Feedback

    Why you will love it

    • Quick and easy breakfast - This is so simple, and a great breakfast if you are making it just for one. The eggs only take 5 minutes for the perfect runny yolk.
    • Kids love them - This is a real kid favourite, and they will love taking the tops off the egg and dipping their bread in.
    • Any soldiers work - It doesn't have to just be sliced bread you dip in a dippy egg. Why not try a bagel or crumpet?

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Two eggs and two slices of bread on a wooden surface, both with text overlay labels.
    • Eggs - It feels weird even calling this a recipe, as really it's just one ingredient. Try to use the best quality eggs you can, as high welfare eggs are important.
    • Bread - This is to toast and cut into "soldiers". Choose your favourite sliced bread. Butter it if desired.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    How to make dippy eggs - Step by step

    One: Bring a pan of water to the boil. Carefully lower the eggs into the water with a spoon. Boil on a low boil for 5 minutes.

    Two whole eggs in a pan of boiling water.

    Two: Toast and butter (optional) the bread. Remove the eggs from the water with a spoon and put into egg cups. Use the spoon to remove the tops of the eggs and dip the toast into them.

    Two soft boiled eggs with the tops removed next to some sliced toast.

    Dippy egg time

    The most important part of this post is learning how long to cook dippy eggs for. The timing is really important, as you don't want to over cook these because they need to have a runny yolk that you can dip into.

    For a runny yolk, that is perfect for dipping, you want to cook the eggs for 5 minutes. If you want them slightly more a jammy texture, then cook them for 6-7 minutes. Any longer than that and you will have hard boiled eggs.

    A hand dipping a thin slice of toast into a soft boiled egg.

    Serving suggestions

    Firstly, you want to get yourself some egg cups. We love these silver ones. However, I actually still have the egg cup that I used as a little kid that my mum gave to me - it's just it doesn't photograph so well!

    Then, you want something to dip in them. Why not try making your own bread with our Easy White Bread recipe or try our Bagel Recipe. Did you also know that you can make bread in the slow cooker?

    If you want something else on the side, why not try Air Fryer Sausages or Air Fryer Bacon?

    Two boiled eggs with the tops removed as viewed from above.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to take the top off the egg

    As a kid, this always caused great debate in my house. Some of us would slice the top off with the spoon or a knife, and others would tap the top and then peel it off - but that always looked too time consuming for me.

    How many eggs can I cook at once?

    As long as you have a pan big enough and the eggs are in a single layer, you can cook as many as you can fit in your pan. The cooking time will still be the same.

    How long to dippy eggs last?

    These are best served straight away.

    heart icon

    Extra tips

    • Make sure that the eggs are room temperature - this prevents them from cracking when they go into the boiling water.
    • Add a little oil to the pan of water, as this will make it easier to peel the eggs.
    • Make sure to lower the eggs into the water using a slotted spoon, so they don't fall to the bottom and crack.
    • Make sure you set a timer, as you do not want to overcook these eggs.
    • You can plunge the eggs into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process if you aren't going to serve them right away and still want runny yolks.
    • Cut your toast into thin strips so it's easy to dip into the egg.

    More egg recipes

    • Smashed eggs on toast on a blue plate with a fork.
      Smashed Eggs on Toast
    • Microwave scrambled eggs on a plate with avocado and toast.
      Fluffy Microwave Scrambled Eggs
    • Oven egg and chips on a baking tray.
      Oven Egg and Chips
    • Easy Oven Baked Eggs in a muffin tin.
      Easy Oven Baked Eggs

    If you’ve tried this dippy egg recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    Two dippy eggs with soldiers on a wooden serving board.

    Dippy Eggs with Soldiers

    By: Dannii
    For a quick and easy breakfast, it has to be dippy eggs with soldiers. Follow our tips for the perfect dippy egg, served with a stack of buttery toast.
    An illustration of a v-shaped plant.
    Vegetarian
    5 from 12 votes
    Pin Print Save recipe Recipe saved!
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: British
    Prep: 2 minutes mins
    Cook: 5 minutes mins
    Total: 6 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 140kcal
    Allergens:
    An illustration of a cracked egg.
    Eggs
    An illustration of two ears of wheat.
    Gluten
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    • 2 Eggs - room temperature
    • 2 slice Bread

    Instructions

    • Bring a pan of water to the boil. Carefully lower 2 Eggs into the water with a spoon. Boil on a low boil for 5 minutes.
    • Toast and butter (optional) 2 slice Bread.
    • Remove the eggs from the water with a spoon and put into egg cups. Use the spoon to remove the tops of the eggs and dip the toast into them.

    Notes

    • Make sure that the eggs are room temperature - this prevents them from cracking when they go into the boiling water.
    • Add a little oil to the pan of water, as this will make it easier to peel the eggs.
    • Make sure to lower the eggs into the water using a slotted spoon, so they don't fall to the bottom and crack.
    • Make sure you set a timer, as you do not want to overcook these eggs.
    • You can plunge the eggs into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process if you aren't going to serve them right away and still want runny yolks.
    • Cut your toast into thin strips so it's easy to dip into the egg.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

     

    You'll love these too...

    • Four air fryer boiled eggs with the tops removed.
      Air Fryer Boiled Eggs
    • Microwave fried eggs on slices of toast.
      Microwave Fried Eggs
    • Microwave Poached Eggs on a blue plate.
      Microwave Poached Eggs
    • Seven salmon muffins on a blue plate.
      Salmon Muffins

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. dina and bruce miller

      May 07, 2023 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      The most delicious breakfast! Thanks for all the tips!

      Reply
    2. Tara

      May 07, 2023 at 2:11 pm

      5 stars
      So fun! My kids would love to start the day with these dippy eggs. Love how easily it all comes together too.

      Reply
    3. Gina Abernathy

      May 07, 2023 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for breakfast yesterday and the family loved the recipe. They were proud to have something different for breakfast. So easy!

      Reply
    4. Kushigalu

      May 07, 2023 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      This an easy and delicious recipe to try. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Seema Sriram

      May 07, 2023 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      This is certainly a nostalgic recipe and so much fun having these dippy eggs.

      Reply
    6. Dana Sandonato

      May 06, 2023 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so tasty and I bet my kiddo would have so much fun with this!

      Reply
    7. Elizabeth

      May 06, 2023 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like such an easy recipe. I often get stuck in a rut with what I eat for breakfast, and this recipe would be a nice way to branch out.

      Reply
    8. Jacqueline Debono

      May 06, 2023 at 5:45 pm

      5 stars
      Yes, definitely some childhood nostalgia in this recipe. I grew up eating runny boiled eggs with soldiers and so did my kids. Haven't made it for ages but I think this will be breakfast tomorrow!

      Reply
    9. Suja md

      May 06, 2023 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      This looks amazing and such a treat! Thank you!

      Reply
    10. Kechi

      May 06, 2023 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      This is perfect soft boiled eggs, made for the kiddies this morning and they loved it! YUM!

      Reply

    Made this recipe? Let me know! Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Dannii in hat and glasses stood on a beach.

    Welcome!

    My name is Dannii. Here you will find easy family recipes with a healthy twist.
    Established in 2011, Hungry Healthy Happy has become one of the UK's most popular food blogs, with two successful recipe books published.

    About HHH»

    Pasta Recipes

    • A large bowl of Greek spaghetti with a pair of tongs in it.
      Greek Spaghetti with Tomato and Feta
    • A white plate with mushroom bolognese and spaghetti.
      Mushroom Bolognese
    • Quick Broccoli Pasta on a large plate next to a purple towel.
      Quick Broccoli Pasta
    • Healthy mac and cheese in a round dish with a portion scooped out.
      Healthy Mac and Cheese
    • Sardine pasta in a bowl with a fork.
      Sardine Pasta
    • Easy Marmite Pasta in a bowl topped with cheese and chopped herbs.
      Easy Marmite Pasta

    Featured in

    Collage of media outlet logos.

    Popular Recipes

    • A pile of air fryer chips.
      The Best Air Fryer Chips
    • 10 Minute Chickpea and Spinach Curry on a blue and white plate.
      10 Minute Chickpea and Spinach Curry
    • Easy tomato pasta sauce coating tagliatelle on a white plate.
      Easy Tomato Pasta Sauce
    • Slow cooker beef brisket sliced up on a serving board.
      Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

    Footer

    Help & Information

    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Policy
    • Advertising
    • Blog

    About us

    • About us
    • Newsletter Sign Up!
    • Press enquiries
    • Web Stories
    • FAQ

    Follow us

    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok

    ^ back to top

    Featured in

    A selection of publications that Hungry Healthy Happy has been featured in

    As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2011-2023 Hungry Healthy Happy • All Rights Reserved • Site Design by D Martin

    12 shares