Hard Boiled Egg Recipe

Achieve perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs every single time with this easy recipe! Our method ensures a creamy yolk and a firm white, perfect for salads, snacks, or deviled eggs. Say goodbye to rubbery whites and runny yolks!

Prep Time 2 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 73.5 kcal

Protein 12g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hard Boiled Egg

2 large eggs
Boiling Water

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How to Make Hard Boiled Egg

Place eggs gently in a single layer in a medium saucepan.
Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by about 1 inch.
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
Once boiling, immediately remove the pan from the heat and cover it tightly with a lid.
Let the eggs sit in the hot water for exactly 12 minutes for a perfectly cooked yolk.
After 12 minutes, drain the hot water and immediately run cold water over the eggs until completely cool. This stops the cooking process and prevents a green ring around the yolk.
Gently tap the eggs on a hard surface to crack the shells. Peel under cold running water for easiest peeling.