How to Make Easy Hard-Boiled Eggs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hard-boiled eggs are a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a wide variety of dishes, from salads to sandwiches to deviled eggs. They are also a great source of protein and healthy fats, making them a nutritious addition to any meal.

Making hard-boiled eggs may seem like a simple task, but it can be surprisingly tricky to get them just right. Overcooking them can result in tough, rubbery whites and chalky, greenish yolks, while undercooking them can lead to runny, un...

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Ingredients

  • 6 eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 eggs

  • Place eggs into a saucepan and fill with water until eggs are just barely covered.
  • Bring water to a boil. Boil eggs for 4 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat and let eggs sit in hot water for 20 minutes.
  • Transfer eggs to a bowl and either peel and serve, or keep shells on and place in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
  • Nutrition

    72 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 186mg
    • Sodium: 70mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 67mg