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Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard Boiled Eggs

Perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs are a versatile snack, ideal for salads or enjoyed plain.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6 eggs
Course: Snacks & Appetizers
Calories: 68
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggs
  • 6 large eggs Fresh eggs yield the best results
  • water Use enough to cover eggs by at least 1 inch
For the Ice Bath
  • 2 cups ice Helps stop the cooking process

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Lid
  • Ice bath

Method
 

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs
  1. Arrange eggs in a single layer in a saucepan.
  2. Submerge eggs with cold water until they're covered by at least 1 inch.
  3. Heat the water over medium-high heat until it comes to a rolling boil.
  4. Turn off the heat once the water is boiling, then cover the pot with a lid.
  5. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  7. Peel the eggs gently under running water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eggCalories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.8gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 63mgVitamin A: 270IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.9mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle with salt and pepper for extra flavor.

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