Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
Hard Boiled Eggs
A Personal Favorite
There are many ways to make eggs, but one of the most versatile has got to be hard-boiled because once you have a supply of hard boiled eggs in your refrigerator you can create so many other wonderful dishes using them.
Here are just a few simple ideas for using hard-boiled eggs
- Deviled Eggs
- Egg Salad
- Sliced For Salad
- Use in potato salad
- Use in macaroni salad
So what's the secret to making perfect hard-boiled eggs on the stove every time? Well, it's the same for all boiled eggs whether you want them soft or hard boiled.
If you want to make perfect boiled eggs you need only to follow one simple rule, which is to never put the eggs in the water until the water is boiling. Then it is just a matter of tracking your time.
For hard boiled eggs with good firm yolks, you boil for 11 minutes, Anything under 7 minutes and you'll still be in the soft-boiled stage.
Did you know you can also make hard boiled eggs in the microwave? With the right pots and pans that are truly designed for your microwave you sure can. Check out our quick 2-minute video to discover how.
Firm egg whites with firm yolks.
- 2 qt water
- 12 ind eggs
- Heat
Bring water to boil in a small saucepot
- Simmer
Reduce heat to a medium simmer
- Add
Place eggs in water and begin timing them
- Boil
Cook 11 minutes for firm yolks
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 72kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
- Cholesterol 186mg62%
- Sodium 70mg3%
- Potassium 67mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.4g1%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 6.3g13%
- Calcium 2 mg
- Iron 5 mg
- Vitamin D 88 IU
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Delicious by themselves or as an ingredient in other recipes!