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How To Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Making perfect hard boiled eggs is easier than you think! Whether you want soft, medium, or fully hard-boiled eggs, this simple guide covers exactly how long to boil them and how to get easy-to-peel results every time.

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 62 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • cold water
  • ice

Instructions

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  1. Place the eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan and cover them with cool water, about 1 inch above the eggs.
  2. Cover the pot with a lid and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to medium and set a timer for 7 to 8 minutes for perfectly hard-boiled eggs. IMPORTANT: Make sure you start your timer when the water starts boiling, not when you place the eggs in the water.
  3. When the timer is up, use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for a few minutes. Alternatively, run them under cold water until cool. This helps them peel more easily.
  4. Once cooled, remove the eggs and gently tap each on a hard surface. Roll to crack the shell, then peel.

Notes

  • Roll them on the counter. After you boil the eggs and cool them in ice-cold water, roll them on the counter to remove the shell. It will fall off easily.
  • Place cracked eggs under water. If you notice that some eggs are hard to peel, crack them all around without peeling them and place them under a little bit of running water or soak them in a bowl with water for a while. The water penetrates under the shell and makes it easier to peel.
  • Don't place the cold eggs from the fridge in the hot water on the stove. 
  • Place the eggs in cold water and then turn on the cooktop. 
  • If an egg has a crack, you can add a little bit of vinegar to the pot. It will help to congeal the egg white if it starts to leak out from the shell.

Nutrition Information

Calories 62kcal (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 62mg (3%) Potassium 60mg (2%) Vitamin A 240IU (5%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62

% Daily Value*

Calories 62kcal 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Potassium 60mg 1%
Vitamin A 240IU 5%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

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