HOW TO MAKE PERFECT HARD BOILED EGGS

Prep Time
1 MIN
Cook Time
7 MINS
Total Time
8 MINS

How Long and How To Cook Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

COURSE: APPETIZER, BREAKFAST

CUISINE: AMERICAN
KEYWORD: Christmas, Easter, Easy, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, One Pan,
Paleo, Quick, Thanksgiving, Whole30

SERVINGS: 6
CALORIES: 62 KCAL

AUTHOR: NELI @ DELICIOUS MEETS HEALTHY

INGREDIENTS
6 large eggs cold from the fridge
Cold water
Ice
EQUIPMENT
Saucepan
Timer
Slotted spoon
Bowl

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A bad hard-boiled egg can ruin your breakfast. Have you had a complimentary hotel breakfast
where you grab a hard boil egg from the breakfast buffet only to find out later that it’s
overcooked – gray-green ring around the yolk. Yuck. Here I am sharing with you my tips for
making perfect hard boiled eggs.

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The perfect hard-boiled egg has no green ring around the yolk; the yolk is creamy and mellow;
and if you want, you can stop short of the hard-boil and make a gooey soft-boiled egg instead.

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Do you know how to make perfect boiled eggs every single time? For only 6-7 minutes? I will
share with you my simple tips on how to get perfect hard boiled eggs every single time.

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Many people recommend different ways of cooking the perfect hard boil egg. Some suggest
removing the saucepan with the eggs from the heat once the water starts boiling and to let them
sit for about 15 minutes. I even found one recipe where the author was recommending to bake
the eggs in the oven for 30 minutes. That’s a lot of time for me. You can cook a whole meal for
that amount of time.

You can also cook eggs in the Instant Pot and cook them for only 5 minutes.

Check my video where I show you how to make perfect hard-boiled eggs for only 7 minutes.

HOW TO BOIL EGGS

I believe hard-boiled eggs should be quick & easy to cook. You can cook a beautiful creamy
hard-boiled egg for only 6-7 minutes. Why spend half an hour when you can have perfect eggs
within minutes? Especially when I cook eggs in the morning for breakfast, the last thing I want to
do is wait so long for the eggs to cook.

Get a perfect hard-boiled egg every time with these simple tips on how to hard-boil an egg. It’s
so easy and quick. It’s foolproof. You’ll never have a rubbery white or a gray-green ring around
the yolk again.

Boiled eggs are a convenient and affordable source of protein. With hard-boiled eggs on hand,
you have the components of a satisfying breakfast, lunch, snack, appetizer, or dinner. So get
cracking! 🙂

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HOW TO MAKE PERFECT HARD BOILED EGGS
WHAT YOU NEED
Ingredients
6 large eggs, cold from the fridge
Cold water
Ice

Equipment
Saucepan
Timer
Slotted spoon
Bowl

INSTRUCTIONS
Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch. Cover pan with a lid and
bring water to a rolling boil over high heat; when the water has reached a boil, set the timer for
the desired time. Boil for 6 – 7 minutes over medium-high heat for perfect hard boiled eggs.

HOW LONG TO BOIL EGGS

For soft-boiled eggs: 4 minutes
For slightly soft-boiled eggs: 5 minutes
For custardy yet firm soft-boiled eggs: 6 minutes
For creamy hard-boiled eggs: 7 minutes
For firm yet still creamy hard-boiled eggs: 8 minutes
For very firm hard boiled eggs: 9 minutes
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a large bowl with ice cold water and let them cool for a
couple of minutes. Or you can place them under cool running water to stop the cooking. This will
also help the eggs peel easily.

Peel and serve the eggs immediately. You can sprinkle some paprika or chives on top. You can
also make some delicious deviled eggs.

HOW LONG DO BOILED EGGS LAST

Storage: Refrigerate any unused hard boiled eggs, still in their shells. They can be stored in the
fridge for up to 1 week.

HOW TO COOK HARD BOILED EGGS

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HOW TO MAKE PERFECT HARD BOILED EGGS
Prep Time
1 MIN
Cook Time
7 MINS
Total Time
8 MINS

How Long and How To Cook Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

COURSE: APPETIZER, BREAKFAST

CUISINE: AMERICAN
KEYWORD: Christmas, Easter, Easy, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, One Pan,
Paleo, Quick, Thanksgiving, Whole30
SERVINGS: 6
CALORIES: 62 KCAL
AUTHOR: NELI @ DELICIOUS MEETS HEALTHY
INGREDIENTS
6 large eggs cold from the fridge
Cold water
Ice
EQUIPMENT
Saucepan
Timer
Slotted spoon
Bowl
US Customary - Metric

INSTRUCTIONS
Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch. Cover with a lid and
bring water to a boil over high heat; when the water has reached a boil, set the timer for the
desired time. Boil for 6 - 7 minutes over medium-high heat for perfect hard-boiled eggs.
For soft-boiled eggs boil eggs for 4 minutes

For slightly soft-boiled eggs boil eggs for 5 minutes

For custardy yet firm soft-boiled eggs boil eggs for 6 minutes

For creamy hard-boiled eggs boil eggs for 7 minutes

For firm yet still creamy hard-boiled eggs boil eggs for 8 minutes

For very firm hard boiled eggs boil eggs for 9 minutes
Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a large bowl with ice cold water and let them cool for a
couple of minutes. Or you can place them under cool running water to stop the cooking.
Peel and serve the eggs immediately. You can sprinkle some paprika or chives on top.