Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Soft-Boiled Eggs with Toast 3.6 (30) Servings: 1 This filling, protein-packed meal takes just minutes to prepare. Directions Boil a saucepan of water. Slowly lower the eggs into the pan on a slotted spoon (to not crack on the bottom). Cook for 4 minutes. Remove and place in cold water. Meanwhile toast the bread and spread with butter. Scoop the eggs into a small bowl. Break the bread into pieces and add to the bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir the eggs and toast together until the toast is coated with yolk.