Easiest Hard Cooked Eggs Ever
Discover the foolproof way to make perfectly cooked eggs every time with the "Easiest Hard Cooked Eggs Ever" recipe! Using just three simple ingredients—large eggs, water, and ice—this no-fuss method guarantees hassle-free results in under 20 minutes. By bringing the eggs to a boil, letting them rest in hot water, and finishing with an ice bath, you’ll achieve effortlessly peelable shells and perfectly set yolks. Whether you prefer slightly softer or fully cooked yolks, this recipe has you covered. Great for meal prep, salads, or a protein-packed snack, these hard-cooked eggs are a kitchen essential that can be refrigerated for up to a week. Master this classic technique and enjoy fresh, ready-to-go eggs whenever you need them!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Large eggs
- 4 cups Water
- 3 cups Ice
Instructions
1. Place the eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a medium saucepan.
2. Add enough cold water to the saucepan to ensure the eggs are covered by at least 1 inch of water.
3. Place the saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
4. As soon as the water reaches a boil, cover the saucepan with a lid and immediately remove it from the heat.
5. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10-12 minutes, depending on how firm you want the yolks. Ten minutes will give you slightly softer yolks, while twelve minutes will yield fully set yolks.
6. While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.
7. After the cooking time is up, use a slotted spoon to carefully transfer the eggs to the ice bath to stop the cooking process.
8. Let the eggs sit in the ice bath for 5 minutes or until completely cooled.
9. Gently tap each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel under running water for the easiest results.
10. Enjoy your perfectly cooked eggs as-is or store them in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 449 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.0 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 414 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
