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How to make hard boiled eggs

Hard boiled eggs are so easy to make and they are perfect as a healthy snack or a great addition to so many recipes. Learn how to make hard boiled eggs with these simple instructions.
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hard boiled eggs, hard cooked eggs
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs

Instructions

  • Add the eggs in a single layer to a pan.  Add water to the pan so that they are covered by an inch of water.  
  • Bring to a roaring boil. Turn off the heat and cover. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • While waiting for the eggs, fill a bowl with ice and then top with cold water.  After 10 minutes, immediately transfer the eggs to the ice bath.  Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Crack eggs on all sides and peel.  Eat the peeled eggs right away or store unpeeled eggs in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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