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Hard Boiled Eggs

These delicious hard boiled eggs are a cinch to make, if you do it correctly
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting3 hours
Total Time3 hours 11 minutes
Course: 200+ Easy Side Dish Recipes Every Mom Needs
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easter, eggs, hard boiled eggs, side
Servings: 8
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 8 Large Eggs
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place water in a large saucepan and set on the stove
  • Add the eggs, being sure that the water totally covers them.
    8 Large Eggs
  • Turn to high heat and bring to a boil. As soon as the water is boiling, turn off the heat and place the lid on, removing the pan from the burner.
  • Allow to steam for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice.
  • Remove the eggs directly to the ice bowl and cover with cold water.
  • Allow to sit in the fridge for a few hours, up to overnight before peeling so that the eggs are completely cold.

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Notes

Brown eggs do tend to peel easier, but any eggs work
 
Hard boiled eggs can be kept in the refrigerator for 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 78mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg