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Perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs recipe

Hard-Boiled Eggs

Learn how to make perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs every time with this simple and reliable method. Great for snacks, salads, or breakfast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 68
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 4 pieces Eggs Use older eggs for easier peeling.
  • to cover cups Water Enough to cover eggs in the pan.
  • 1 cup Ice For the ice bath.

Method

Cooking

  • Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with water.
  • Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Once boiling, cover the pan, remove it from heat, and let the eggs sit for 9-12 minutes depending on desired doneness.
  • Prepare an ice bath in a bowl.
  • After the time is up, transfer the eggs to the ice bath for 5-10 minutes.
  • Peel and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 0.6gProtein: 6.3gFat: 4.8gSaturated Fat: 1.6gSodium: 62mgSugar: 0.6g

Notes

Store hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator for up to one week. Keep them in their shells for best freshness. If peeled, store in an airtight container with a damp paper towel.
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