Foolproof Hard Boiled Eggs
Master the art of perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs every single time with this foolproof recipe! Whether you're a kitchen novice or a seasoned cook, these easy-to-follow steps ensure eggs with tender whites and yolks cooked to your desired consistency—10 minutes for a slightly creamy center or 12 minutes for fully set yolks. The secret? A precise combination of boiling, resting, and a quick ice bath, which not only prevents overcooking but also makes peeling effortless. With just three simple ingredients—eggs, water, and ice—you’ll have six perfectly hard boiled eggs that are ideal for breakfast, salads, snacks, or meal prepping. Say goodbye to rubbery textures and hard-to-peel shells and hello to egg-cooking perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Large eggs
- 4 cups Water
- 2 cups Ice
Instructions
Place the eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a medium-sized saucepan.
Cover the eggs completely with water, ensuring the water level is about 1 inch above the eggs.
Place the saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
Once the water boils, immediately remove the saucepan from the heat and cover with a lid.
Allow the eggs to sit in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on your desired level of doneness (10 minutes for slightly softer yolks, 12 minutes for fully set yolks).
While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with 2 cups of ice and enough cold water to cover it.
After the eggs have finished cooking, carefully transfer them to the ice bath with a slotted spoon.
Let the eggs sit in the ice bath for at least 5 minutes to cool completely. This helps prevent overcooking and makes peeling easier.
To peel the eggs, gently tap them on a hard surface to crack the shell, then roll them slightly to loosen the shell. Start peeling from the rounded end, where the air pocket is usually located.
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.
