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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

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  • Author: saadia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 6 eggs 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Boiled
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Easy method to make perfect hard boiled eggs every time with firm whites and creamy yolks.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 large eggs
  • Water, enough to cover the eggs
  • Ice, for ice bath

Instructions

  1. Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with water by about an inch.
  2. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Once the water reaches a rolling boil, turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid.
  4. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 9-12 minutes, depending on your desired doneness (9 minutes for creamier yolks, 12 minutes for fully set).
  5. Transfer the eggs immediately to an ice bath and let sit for 5-10 minutes to cool and stop the cooking process.
  6. Peel and serve or store in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Use older eggs for easier peeling.
  • Crack the shell slightly before placing in the ice bath for easier peeling.
  • Store peeled eggs in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 egg
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0.6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 185mg