Perfect Boiled Eggs

Achieve flawless results with this foolproof recipe for Perfect Boiled Eggs, the ultimate guide to mastering your breakfast staple or elevating your salads, snacks, and lunchboxes. With just three simple ingredients—large eggs, water, and ice—you can customize the doneness to suit your taste, whether you prefer a creamy soft-boiled yolk, a slightly jammy medium center, or a fully set hard-boiled egg. Key to success is the precise timing combined with an effortless ice bath to ensure easy peeling and a pristine finish every time. Ready in just under 15 minutes, these boiled eggs are not only quick and versatile but also perfect for meal prep and a high-protein addition to your weekly menu.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:2 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:14 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 pieces large eggs
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups ice

Directions

Step 1

Place the eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a medium-sized saucepan.

Step 2

Add 4 cups of water, ensuring the eggs are submerged by at least 1 inch of water. If not, add more water as needed.

Step 3

Cover the saucepan with a lid and bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Once the water starts to boil, immediately remove the saucepan from the heat but keep the lid on.

Step 5

Let the eggs sit in the hot water for the following timeframes, depending on your desired doneness: 6 minutes for soft-boiled, 9 minutes for medium-boiled, or 12 minutes for hard-boiled.

Step 6

While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with 2 cups of ice and enough water to cover the ice.

Step 7

When the eggs are finished cooking, carefully transfer them to the ice bath using a slotted spoon.

Step 8

Allow the eggs to cool in the ice bath for at least 5 minutes. This not only stops the cooking process but also makes peeling easier.

Step 9

Gently tap each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel it under running water to remove the shell more easily.

Step 10

Serve immediately, or store the peeled eggs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1500g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	420

Total Fat 30g	0%
Saturated Fat 9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1116mg	0%
Sodium 448.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 36g	0%

Vitamin D 240IU	0%
Calcium 225.6mg	0%
Iron 6mg	0%
Potassium 414mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.6%

Protein: 32.9%

Carbs: 5.5%