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Hard Boiled Eggs

Make perfect hard-boiled eggs every time with this simple guide, including how to peel hard-boiled eggs and plenty of hard-boiled egg recipes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: General
Servings: 4
Author: Beth - Budget Bytes

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs

Instructions

  • Add cold eggs to a saucepot. Add enough water to the pot to cover the eggs by one inch.
  • Place a lid on the pot and turn the heat on to high. Allow the water to come up to a boil.
  • Once the water reaches a full rolling boil, turn the heat off and leave the pot on the burner (with the lid on) for about 12 minutes.*
  • After 12 minutes, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water. Chill the eggs in the ice water for about five minutes. Peel and enjoy.

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Notes

*Cooking time may vary slightly based on your altitude, cookware, stovetop, size, and temperature of the eggs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 71mg