Jammy Eggs With Chilli Butter

 Jammy Eggs With Chilli Butter

Get ready to transform your breakfast, brunch, or even a late-night snack with this ridiculously simple yet incredibly flavorful recipe: Jammy Eggs with Chilli Butter!

Forget everything you think you know about eggs on toast. We're talking perfectly cooked, beautiful jammy yolks—that sweet spot between runny and hard-boiled—drenched in a spicy, rich, and utterly addictive chilli butter. Seriously, this butter is a game-changer and you'll want to put it on everything.

This dish takes just about 15 minutes, start to finish, and the payoff is huge. It’s comforting, vibrant, and has just the right amount of kick to wake up your taste buds!

The Magic of the Jammy Egg

The key to this whole dish is nailing the jammy egg. It’s all about the timing. We want a set white and a yolk that's thick, bright orange, and almost like a soft custard.

Egg Size	Cold Water Time	Resulting Yolk
Medium	6 minutes	Very soft, slightly runny
Large	6-7 minutes	Perfect jammy texture
Extra Large	7-8 minutes	Firm jammy, great for slicing

For this recipe, we’re aiming for the Large egg timing!

Recipe: Jammy Eggs With Chilli Butter

This recipe makes 2 servings, but the chilli butter recipe makes extra, which you can keep in the fridge for up to a week!

Ingredients

For the Chilli Butter:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 tablespoon chilli flakes (adjust to your spice preference)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Jammy Eggs and Toast:

• 4 large eggs

• 4 slices of your favorite bread (Sourdough or whole grain recommended)

• A pinch of flaky salt (for finishing)

• Fresh chives, finely chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Make the Chilli Butter

1. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, chilli flakes, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the butter is vibrant red.

3. Set aside. If the butter is too cold, you can gently microwave it for about 10 seconds to make it spreadable, or melt it completely if you prefer a drizzle.

2. Cook the Jammy Eggs

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil.

2. Carefully lower the 4 eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon.

3. Set a timer for 6 minutes and 30 seconds.

4. While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath (a bowl filled with ice and water).

5. When the timer goes off, immediately transfer the eggs from the boiling water into the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Leave them for at least 2 minutes.

3. Assemble and Serve

1. Toast your bread until golden and slightly crispy.

2. Peel the eggs. The cooling in the ice bath should help the shells come off easily!

3. Spread a generous amount of chilli butter directly onto the warm toast. The warmth will slightly melt the butter, releasing all those delicious aromas.

4. Cut the jammy eggs in half and place two halves on each slice of toast.

5. Drizzle the top of the eggs and toast with a spoonful of the melted chilli butter.

6. Finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt and the fresh chopped chives.

Enjoy this fiery and comforting dish! Let me know if you give this recipe a try by sharing your photos on social media!