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How to Boil Eggs

Learn all the tips and tricks for how to boil eggs to make the perfect hard-boiled eggs. It's quick, simple, and NO FAIL!

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 125 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • water
  • ice bath

Instructions

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  1. To start, bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Once the water is boiling, gently lower the eggs using a strainer ladle, into the water. Turn the heat down so it is a simmer, and simmer eggs for 15 minutes.
  2. Once done, add the eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from water, tap on counter to shell. The shell will come off perfectly and the eggs will be cooked perfectly as well!

Notes

  • STORE eggs in the refrigerator. If peeled, place them in a dated Ziploc bag or in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition Information

Calories 125kcal (6%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 327mg (109%) Sodium 124mg (5%) Potassium 121mg (3%) Vitamin A 475IU (10%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125

% Daily Value*

Calories 125kcal 6%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 327mg 109%
Sodium 124mg 5%
Potassium 121mg 3%
Vitamin A 475IU 10%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.