Hard-Boiled Eggs

Name: Hard-Boiled Eggs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 12 large eggs; Cold water

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + cooling

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Learn how to make perfect hard-boiled eggs with our foolproof stovetop method. The eggs peel easily and have vibrant centers—no gray or chalky yolks here! If the stovetop isn't for you, we show you how to make hard-boiled eggs in the oven, slow cooker, Instant Pot and air fryer.

Ingredients

12 large eggs
Cold water

Directions

Place eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by 1 in. Cover and quickly bring to a boil. Remove pan from the heat. Let stand for 15 minutes for large eggs (18 minutes for extra-large eggs and 12 minutes for medium eggs).
Rinse eggs in cold water and place in ice water until completely cooled. Drain and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts

1 egg: 75 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 213mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat.

In the kitchen, it's important to start with something simple, like how to cook hard-boiled eggs. Use this egg recipe in plenty of dishes, or eat them plain for a quick protein fix. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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