How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe
This method for making hard-boiled eggs (or soft boiled eggs) will get you perfect results every time and it's really easy!
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs, (can use 6-12 eggs), cold from the fridge
- 8 cups cold water, (for a 3 qt saucepan)
Instructions
- Place cold eggs in a large 3-quart stainless steel saucepan and cover with cold water so water is 1" above the surface of the eggs. With the lid off, bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Once at a boil, reduce heat to keep at a medium boil and set a timer for your desired doneness (see chart below).
- Prepare your ice water bath, and as soon as the timer is done, transfer the eggs into ice water so they are fully submerged. Once the eggs have cooled, you can refrigerate hard-boiled eggs for up to 7 days or soft-boiled eggs for up to 3 days. Peel when ready to use.
Notes
Hard Boiled Eggs Timing Chart:
- Boil 2 min: soft boiled with a liquid center
- Boil 3 min: soft-boiled with a creamy center
- Boil 4-5 min: medium-boiled with a moist, soft center
- Boil 6-7 min: hard-boiled eggs with a soft center
- Boil 8-9 min: hard-boiled eggs with firm dry center
Nutrition Facts
How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
63
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
164
mg
55
%
Sodium
75
mg
3
%
Potassium
61
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
238
IU
5
%
Calcium
32
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
