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How to Boil Eggs

Learn all the tips and tricks for how to boil eggs to make the perfect hard-boiled eggs. It's quick, simple, and NO FAIL!
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3
Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • water
  • ice bath

Instructions

  • To start, bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Once the water is boiling, gently lower the eggs using a strainer ladle, into the water. Turn the heat down so it is a simmer, and simmer eggs for 15 minutes.
  • Once done, add the eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from water, tap on counter to shell. The shell will come off perfectly and the eggs will be cooked perfectly as well!

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Notes

STORE eggs in the refrigerator. If peeled, place them in a dated Ziploc bag or in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 121mg | Vitamin A: 475IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1.5mg