How to Cook: Boiled Eggs
Serves 12
Time 15 min
Nobody likes overcooked, rubbery breakfast or Easter eggs. Here's how to get perfect hard-cooked or soft-cooked eggs every time with no guessing. Watch our how-to video.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 dozen large eggs
Method
Arrange unshelled large eggs in a pot that is wide enough to allow for a single layer.
Cover eggs by 1 inch with cool water.
Over medium-high heat, bring water just to a boil.
Remove pot from the heat, cover with a snug lid and set aside for 12 minutes (or 3 to 5 minutes for soft-boiled eggs).
Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water, stirring gently to cool them down.
Once cooled, pat eggs dry and store in the refrigerator until ready to use, or peel immediately and serve.
For accurate timing, be sure to choose the right pot for the right job. If you're only cooking a few eggs, use a small saucepan; for a dozen eggs, use a large, wide pot so that the eggs are arranged in a single layer.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 1 egg, 80 calories (50 from fat), 5g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 185mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 1g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 6g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 dozen large eggs