USDA: cook egg dishes such as quiche and frittata to 160°F (71°C). Cook plain eggs until both yolk and white are firm. Casseroles with meat or poultry need 165°F.
- USDA safe minimum
- 160°F71°C internal temperature
- Rest time
- NoneNo rest required
- In Celsius
- 71°CSame safe minimum
- Check with
- ProbeA food thermometer, not color
Safe minimums from USDA FSIS and FoodSafety.gov. Checked .
Safe temperature for eggs
USDA: cook egg dishes such as quiche and frittata to 160°F (71°C). Cook plain eggs until both yolk and white are firm. Casseroles with meat or poultry need 165°F.
Where to put the thermometer
For quiche, frittata or egg casseroles, insert into the center of the dish.
Questions people ask
Are runny eggs safe?
USDA guidance is to cook eggs until the yolk and white are firm; runny eggs carry more risk.
What temp is quiche done?
160°F in the center, per FoodSafety.gov.
What temperature to cook eggs?
USDA: cook egg dishes such as quiche and frittata to 160°F (71°C). Cook plain eggs until both yolk and white are firm. Casseroles with meat or poultry need 165°F.
What temp are eggs done?
USDA: cook egg dishes such as quiche and frittata to 160°F (71°C). Cook plain eggs until both yolk and white are firm. Casseroles with meat or poultry need 165°F.
What temperature should scrambled eggs be cooked at?
USDA: cook egg dishes such as quiche and frittata to 160°F (71°C). Cook plain eggs until both yolk and white are firm. Casseroles with meat or poultry need 165°F.