Hard Boiled Egg Recipe
Perfect hard-boiled eggs are a quick and easy protein boost. Boil eggs, cool in an ice bath, and enjoy!
Servings: 8
Cost: $3
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
Ingredients
- 8 Large Eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Bring a large pot filled with water to a rolling boil over medium high heat.
- Turn the heat to low and stir in the baking soda.
- Slowly lower the eggs into the simmering water using a slotted spoon or wire spider.
- Cover and cook the eggs according to your desired level of doneness. (6 minutes for soft boiled eggs, 8 minutes for medium boiled and 12 minutes for hard boiled.)
- While the eggs cook, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.
- When the eggs are done cooking, transfer the eggs to the ice bath and chill for 15 minutes.
- Peel immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Fresh eggs are more difficult to peel than older eggs. For best results, boil eggs that are more than 7 days old.
- The baking soda is optional but does aid in easier peeling. The alkaline in the baking soda helps the egg whites release from the shell aiding in easier peeling.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg