5 from 10 votes
Hard Boiled Eggs
Hard Boiled Eggs require careful cooking to yield firm whites and fully set yolks. Starting eggs in cold water ensures even heating, and turning off heat once boiling begins allows gentle steam cooking during a covered, timed rest. Cooling the eggs under cold water stops cooking and eases peeling. This straightforward method produces reliably cooked eggs with smooth shells.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
77 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 egg large, with no cracks
- water enough to cover eggs
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a medium pan, and cover with about an inch of cold water.
- Turn heat on to medium and bring the water to a boil. When the water boils, shut the flame off and cover for 20 minutes, the steam will cook them. Run under cold water to let the eggs cool, then peel.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1egg
Calories
77kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
212mg
(71%)
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1egg | |
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 212mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.