Hard Boiled Eggs
Master the art of perfectly cooked Hard Boiled Eggs with this foolproof recipe that's both simple and versatile. In just under 20 minutes, you’ll achieve tender whites and creamy yolks, ideal for snacking, meal prepping, or enhancing your favorite dishes like salads, sandwiches, and deviled eggs. The recipe utilizes basic kitchen staples—water, eggs, and ice—to ensure flawless results every time. Key techniques, such as the 12-minute hot water soak and a quick plunge into an ice bath, make peeling a breeze while preventing overcooking. Whether you enjoy them warm or chilled, these hard boiled eggs are a nutritious, protein-packed essential for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Large eggs
- as needed to submerge eggs Water
- 2 cups Ice
Instructions
Place the eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan or pot. Ensure the pot is large enough to fit the eggs without them overlapping.
Add enough cold water to the pot to cover the eggs by at least 1 inch.
Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
Once the water reaches a boil, turn off the heat and immediately cover the pot with a lid. Leave the pot on the stovetop.
Set a timer for 12 minutes and allow the eggs to sit in the hot water, completely covered, to cook through.
While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with cold water and adding ice cubes.
After 12 minutes, carefully transfer the eggs from the pot into the ice bath using a slotted spoon or tongs.
Let the eggs chill in the ice bath for at least 5 minutes to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier.
To peel the eggs, gently tap the shell on a hard surface to crack it. Roll the egg lightly between your hands to loosen the shell, then peel it away under running water if needed.
Serve immediately or store unpeeled eggs in an airtight container 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 | 427 mg | 19% | |
| 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 | 182 mg | 14% | |
| 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.
