How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs

A group of hard boiled eggs on a white surface.

5 from 3 votes

Whether you love a runny yolk or a more firm yolk, our method for hard boiled eggs is so easy and foolproof! All you need are your eggs, a medium pot, water, and ice!

Prep 10

Cook 10

Total 20

Fat 5

Carbs 1

Protein 6

Yield

Ingredients

3-6 large eggs

Instructions

First fill a medium bowl halfway with ice cubes and cover the ice cubes with water. Set aside.
Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Gently add the eggs to the boiling water and let boil for >>>
6 minutes for soft boiled eggs (bright yellow yolks)
8 minutes for jammy hard-boiled eggs (yellow yolks)
10 minutes for medium hard-boiled eggs (yellow yolks)
12 minutes for fully cooked hard-boiled eggs (lighter yellow yolks)
When the eggs are done cooking drain water from the saucepan and place the eggs in the ice bath for at least 5 minutes.
Carefully peel the shell from each egg. If the shell isn't peeling easily, try running the egg underwater while peeling the egg.
Cut the egg in half and enjoy!

Tips & Notes

Store hard boiled eggs (peeled or unpeeled) in the refrigerator for up to 7 days (per the FDA).
If you have a big enough pot, you can cook up to a dozen eggs at a time.

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