How to Boil Eggs Perfectly

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 eggs

  • Calories

    775 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Boil Eggs Perfectly

Learn how to boil eggs (both soft-boiled and hard-boiled) so they turn out perfectly every time. Watch the video below for a quick tutorial!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 to 6 large eggs
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Instructions

  1. Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Ensure there's enough water in the pot to cover the eggs by about an inch. While you're waiting for the water to boil, remove the eggs from the fridge (set them on the counter).
  2. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low (so that there's no bubbles) and use skimmer to gently and slowly add the eggs to the water. Then, turn the heat back up to a boil.
  3. Set a timer and cook the eggs for 6 to 7 minutes for soft-boiled eggs and 12 to 14 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. See the cooking time notes above. While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice-water bath.
  4. Once the eggs have cooked to your preferred time, use the skimmer to remove the eggs and immediately submerge them in the ice-water bath to stop their cooking.
  5. Peel the eggs, starting with the bottom end first as it's easier to get under the membrane.

Notes

  • I love this skimmer as it can easily add and remove multiple eggs at the same time.
  • If you're looking for new egg cups to serve soft boiled eggs, these egg cups are cute!
  • I recommend not cooking more than 6 eggs at a time, as a crowded pot can start to alter the cook time.
  • I love this skimmer as it can easily add and remove multiple eggs at the same time.
  • If you're looking for new egg cups to serve soft boiled eggs, these egg cups are cute!
  • I recommend not cooking more than 6 eggs at a time, as a crowded pot can start to alter the cook time.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 77.5kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 0.6g (0%) Protein 6.3g (13%) Fat 5.3g (8%) Saturated Fat 1.6g (8%) Cholesterol 186.5mg (62%) Sodium 62mg (3%) Sugar 0.6g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6eggs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 775 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 77.5kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 0.6g 0%
Protein 6.3g 13%
Fat 5.3g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%
Cholesterol 186.5mg 62%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Sugar 0.6g 1%

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

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