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How to Boil Eggs
Learn How to Boil Eggs on the stovetop to get absolutely perfect soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs every single time! A step-by-step chart will show you what the eggs look like from 6-12 minutes so you're sure to get a super creamy yolk, firm white, and no green ring.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 63 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- water
Instructions
How to Boil Eggs:
- Place eggs directly from the refrigerator into a large saucepan or pot in a single layer.
- Fill the pot with enough cold water so it covers the eggs by 1 inch.
- Bring the pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Once boiling, remove the pot form the heat and cover it with a lid. Let the eggs cook for 6-12 minutes.
- For soft-boiled eggs: cook for 6-8 minutes.
- For hard-boiled eggs: cook for 10-12 minutes.
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How to Peel Eggs:
- Remove the eggs from the pot using a slotted spoon and immediately immerse them in an ice water bath. Let them soak in the ice water for at least 5-10 minutes.
- Once completely cooled, hit the rounded bottom of the egg on a hard surface and then vigorously roll the egg so it has cracks ALL over it. Peel the egg under cold running water for the best results.
Notes
- Meal Prep and Storage
- To Prep Ahead: Hard-boiled eggs can be prepared up to 2-3 days in advance. Cook them according to the recipe below and store either peeled or unpeeled.
- To Store: Store hard-boiled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. It's easier to peel freshly cooked eggs, so peel hard-boiled eggs before storing them for the best results.
- To Freeze: It's not recommended to freeze hard-boiled eggs. The whites will become very tough and inedible.
Nutrition Information
Calories
63kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Potassium
61mg
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
238IU
(5%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.