How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs in minutes with this easy foolproof method!

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You may be thinking it’s a joke to learn how to boil eggs. But actually knowing how long to boil eggs for the perfect hard boiled eggs with easy peel shells can actually take some time and practice! But not once you learn this easy foolproof method!

How to boil eggs

Follow these steps to learn how and how long to boil eggs on the stovetop. For perfect hard boiled eggs with even yellow yolks and easy peel easy to remove shells.

Perfect hard boiled eggs are essential for so many recipes!

Store a bunch in the refrigerator as an easy on the go snack.

Make deviled eggs, avocado toast, breakfast bagels and egg tacos.

As well as a great topping for adding a bit of extra protein to salads!

You can even use this method for dying Easter eggs to ensure they’re delicious later. Yes you can eat naturally dyed eggs if stored refrigerated after dying.

No matter what you do with Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs this is the perfect easy stovetop method for cooking hard boiled eggs!

Ingredients

• Fresh eggs are always best, although the older the eggs I’ve found the easier they are to peel.
• Cool water ensures the eggs and water come to temperature at the same time for even cooking.

Step by step instructions

1. Place eggs in a large saucepan in a single layer.

2.  Cover with cold water.

4.  Place over high heat and bring to a rapid boil. Boil 1 minute.
5. Turn burner off and cover pan. Leave eggs in covered pan on warm burner for 15 minutes for hard boiled eggs with perfectly set whites and evenly cooked through yolks. Adjust time as desired for different doneness.
6. Drain.
7. Place eggs in bowl of ice water to cool.  

8.   Crack, peel and enjoy!  

How to store

Peeled or unpeeled hard boiled eggs will keep refrigerated for up to a week.

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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Perfect method for hard boiled eggs.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute minute

Total Time: 6 minutes minutes

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: 3 servings

Calories: 143kcal

Author: Tristin Rieken

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• water to fill the pot

Instructions

• Place eggs in a saucepan in a single layer.
• Cover with cool water.
• Place over high heat and bring to a rapid boil. Boil 1 minute.
• Turn burner off and cover pan. Leave eggs in covered pan on warm burner for 15 minutes for hard boiled eggs with perfectly set whites and evenly cooked through yolks. Adjust time as desired for different doneness.
• Drain.
• Place eggs in bowl of ice water to cool.
• Crack and peel immediately to make the shells easier to remove.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 372mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 138mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg

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