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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Making Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs doesn’t have to be difficult - this easy method is my favorite. It’s a tried-and-true way to make the best hard boiled eggs ever, easy to peel and perfectly cooked.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Chill Time5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast/Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hard boiled eggs, how to boil eggs, how to make hard boiled eggs, perfect hard boiled eggs
Servings: 4
Author: Amy

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • water enough to cover the eggs while boiling, and more for the ice bath
  • ice for the ice bath

Instructions

  • Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with water.
  • Heat the eggs over high heat until small bubbles start to rise through the water. This is NOT a full boil, just little bubbles coming to the surface.
  • Take the saucepan off of the burner, switch off the heat, and cover the saucepan with a lid. (If you don’t have a lid, you can use a metal cookie sheet.)
  • Let the eggs sit covered in the saucepan for 15 minutes to finish cooking.
  • Place the cooked eggs in an ice bath for at least 5 minutes or more.
  • Serve or store the hard-boiled eggs.

Notes

  • Storing Peeled Hard-Boiled Eggs: Peeled eggs are ready to eat, but they have to be stored in a container like a zip-top bag or airtight container. To keep them from drying out, add a clean, dampened paper towel. They will keep for about three days.
  • Storing Unpeeled Eggs: Unpeeled eggs have a slightly longer shelf life, and don’t have to be stored in a container. They will last for about one week.