Boiled Eggs Recipe

Elevate your breakfast, salads, or appetizers with these flawlessly cooked hard-boiled eggs! Our simple recipe ensures perfectly cooked yolks every time, with a quick chill for easy peeling. Learn how to boil eggs to perfection in just 15 minutes.

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 143 kcal
Protein 25g
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Ingredients for Boiled Eggs

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How to Make Boiled Eggs

  1. Gently place 6 large eggs in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add enough room temperature water to cover the eggs by about an inch.
  3. Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Once boiling, immediately remove the pan from the heat and cover.
  5. Let the eggs sit, covered, in the hot water for exactly 8 minutes for a perfectly set yolk.
  6. After 8 minutes, transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking process.
  7. Let the eggs sit in the ice bath for at least 5 minutes to make peeling easier.
  8. Gently tap the eggs all over on a hard surface to create cracks in the shell.
  9. Peel the eggs under cold running water for the easiest peeling experience.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

15g

Carbs

0g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Boiled Eggs?

Boiled Eggs takes about 17 minutes from start to finish — roughly 2 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Boiled Eggs?

Boiled Eggs has approximately 143 calories per serving, with about 25 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Boiled Eggs?

The key ingredients for Boiled Eggs are Eggs, Water, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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