Hard Boiled Eggs (How to Boil Eggs)
Learn how to boil eggs in a few simple steps. Get those perfectly firm whites and creamy yellow centers every time you hard boil eggs!
Servings: 10 eggs
Ingredients
- 8 Large Eggs
- Water
- Ice
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to boil.
- Carefully add the eggs, then turn the heat down to low and simmer for 12 minutes. You want bubbles, but not be a rolling boil.
- While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath. Fill a large bowl about halfway with ice, then add water.
- Transfer the cooked eggs to the ice bath using a spoon or a mesh strainer. Let cool in the ice bath for 10-15 minutes. At this point, you can transfer to a bowl and store the eggs in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Store cooked and peeled eggs in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Unpeeled eggs can be stored in a bowl or in their original carton for up to a week.
Notes
- Soft boiled eggs: 6-7 minutes
- Medium eggs: 8-10 minutes
- Hard boiled eggs: 12-14 minutes
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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