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How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs

Learn how to make the perfect hard boiled eggs every time with a vibrant yellow yolk and easy to peel eggs.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Ice Water Bath
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 63 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 eggs

Instructions

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  1. Gently place your eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water by 1 inch making sure they are not crowded.
  2. Bring water to a rapid boil over medium-high heat, then cover and remove the pan from the heat and set aside for 4 to 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid!
  3. Fill a large bowl or your sink with cold water and ice to create an ice bath.
  4. When the eggs reach your desired cooking time, gently remove the eggs from the pan using a tongs and place in the ice water to cool. Let them rest in cold water for at least 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from water and peel. To peel gently tap the eggs against a hard surface and peel off the shell. Rinse egg under cold water to make sure all egg shells are removed. Gently pat dry.

Notes

  • I give a range for the cooking time because everyone likes their yolks cooked to a certain doneness!
  • Four minutes will give you a very soft, runny yolk – every minute you add will yield a yolk that is a little firmer. A classic soft-boiled egg takes 6 1/2 minutes. For a firm hard-boiled yolk, cook them for the whole ten minutes.

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.