How to Cook a Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg

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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 mins

  • Total Time

    16 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    126 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Cook a Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg

From jammy ramen eggs to deviled eggs by way of Easter eggs, here's what you need to know to make perfect hard boiled eggs with an easy peel every time.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs , cold from the fridge
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Instructions

  1. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. While the water heats up, fill a bowl with water and plenty of ice cubes and set aside.
  2. Use a spider or slotted spoon to slowly drop the cold eggs in a single layer into the boiling water. Cook the eggs at a rolling boil for 14 minutes. Use the spider to immediately plunge the eggs into the ice water bath. Chill the eggs for 5 minutes. Remove the eggs from the water.
  3. To peel the eggs, gently tap the bottom of the egg on a hard, flat surface, like a cutting board or countertop. Continue tapping while rotating to the top of the egg then gently tap all the way around the circumference. Gently cover the egg with the palm of your hand and lightly roll the egg. Under running water or in a bowl filled with water, slowly begin peeling at the bottom of the egg where an air pocket should have formed during cooking. Eat or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 126kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 327mg (109%) Sodium 125mg (5%) Potassium 121mg (3%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 475IU (10%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 126 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 126kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 327mg 109%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Potassium 121mg 3%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 475IU 10%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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