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How To Boil Eggs
Wondering how to boil eggs perfectly? Our comprehensive guide will ensure your boiled eggs are perfect, every time.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 63 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1-2 eggs per person
Serving suggestions
- salt and black pepper
- butter or mayonnaise
- chilli crisp
Instructions
- Bring a pot/saucepan of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, place eggs in the water with a slotted spoon.
- Boil the eggs according to the times below for desired doneness: Soft-boiled eggs: 5-6 minutes. Jammy eggs: 7 minutes.Firm egg whites with creamy egg yolks: 8-9 minutes. Hard-boiled eggs: 10-12 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove the eggs then add to an ice bath (a large bowl filled with ice water) and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes.
- Tap the egg on the counter, creating cracks all over the shell, then carefully peel.
- Discard the shells and serve with your favorite condiments or use in a recipe.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
63kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
0.3g
(0%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Potassium
61mg
(2%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
238IU
(5%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.