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One hard-boiled egg cut in half on a wooden surface with two hard-boiled eggs in the background.
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Hard-Boiled Eggs

Course Snack
Keyword Eggs, Hard-Boiled Eggs
Dietary Need Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Cooking Method Stovetop
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 63kcal

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Medium Saucepan with Lid
  • Medium Bowl
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 6 Eggs
  • 4 cups Water
  • 5 Ice Cubes

Instructions

  • Place eggs on the bottom of a pot and fill with cold water, about 1 inch above the eggs.
  • Place cover on the pot and bring water to a rapid boil over high heat.
  • Once the water boils, keep the cover on the pot and remove it from heat. Let eggs sit for 10 minutes, covered, in the water.
  • Fill a bowl with ice and water.
  • After 10 minutes is up, use tongs and take the eggs out of the pot and place them in the ice water for 10 minutes.
  • To peel the eggs, tap around the egg with the back of a spoon; then, as you peel the egg, rinse under cold water to help get all the shells off.

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Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg