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How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs

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  • Author: chefisraa
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 6 hard boiled eggs 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Universal
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Simple and foolproof method to make perfect hard boiled eggs with creamy yolks and easy-to-peel shells.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 large eggs
  • Water (enough to cover the eggs)
  • Ice (for ice bath)

Instructions

  1. Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan or pot.
  2. Fill the pot with enough cold water to cover the eggs by about an inch.
  3. Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat and bring the water to a boil.
  4. Once the water reaches a rolling boil, turn off the heat and cover the pot with a lid.
  5. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 9-12 minutes, depending on desired doneness.
  6. Prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with ice and water.
  7. After the eggs have finished cooking, transfer them to the ice bath to cool for at least 5 minutes.
  8. Peel and enjoy or store in the refrigerator for later use.

Notes

  • Older eggs peel more easily than fresh eggs.
  • Use a spoon or egg piercer to gently crack the shell if peeling is difficult.
  • Store unpeeled eggs in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 egg
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 185mg