Name: Coddled Eggs with Potato Purée
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Other

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July 14, 2025

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Coddled eggs are easy to make — no need for poaching anxiety! By gently steaming the eggs jars atop creamy potato purée, you get the ultimate brunch bite. If you’re looking for a dish that’s equal parts cozy and elegant, coddled eggs with potato purée is the answer. Picture perfectly runny eggs nestled atop a velvety mash of russet potatoes, enhanced with the nutty richness of ghee. This recipe is my take on a favorite dish from Eggslut, a popular chain with restaurants throughout California, in Las Vegas and expanding globally. This is a Whole30-compatible recipe that’s perfect for brunch, lunch or even a light dinner.

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Coddled Eggs with Potato Purée

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WarningMilk and 1 other allergen identified

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Instructions

Peel potatoes and cut into 2-inch pieces. Add to a large pot and cover potatoes with about 6 to 8 quarts of water. Season water with kosher salt.

Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 to 18 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the potatoes, reserving the water.

Add cooked potatoes to a mixing bowl with ghee, about 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper. Use an electric hand mixer to blend the potatoes until they are whipped and creamy. If your potatoes are not becoming a puree, add a couple tablespoons of the reserved starchy water.

Spoon in or use a piping bag to fill 4 half-pint jars with potato puree, leaving enough room to fit the egg. I filled my jars about two-thirds full of puree.

Crack an egg into each jar and seal the lid on tight. Gently submerge the jars back into the pot and simmer for about 15 minutes, until egg whites are set. Use tongs to remove the jars and a towel to remove the lids.

Garnish each with chopped chives and a heavy pinch of flaky sea salt. Serve.

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Pesto & Potatoes

Hi, I’m Reed Dunn, the home cook, food blogger and photographer behind Pesto & Potatoes. This is where I share fresh, seasonal plant-based and pescatarian recipes to inspire you in the kitchen and make answering “what’s for dinner?” a little easier.