Learn how to make hard boiled eggs on the stove top. Follow this easy method to make the perfect hard boiled egg.
You won't believe how easy it is to make hard boiled eggs on the stovetop. Follow our easy steps and make the perfect hard boiled eggs!
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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
Have you been in search of the perfect way to hard boil eggs? Look no further because here it is!
Just follow these simple steps and you’re guaranteed to be happy with the results every time!
When it comes to making eggs for an egg salad or to add to a recipe, making them on your stovetop will become your go-to method.
Simply begin to heat the eggs in cold water in a pot.
Once the water comes to a full boil, remove the pot from the heat, cover, and let it stand for eleven minutes.
Yes, eleven minutes.
Then either drain the water from the pot or transfer the eggs to a bowl and cover them with cold water.
Now let them stand again, this time for just ten minutes.
Your eggs are now cooked through and ready to peel and enjoy!
Easy peasy! You're welcome!
Now go and enjoy those hard boiled eggs in a Cobb Salad, as deviled eggs or sprinkled with salt and pepper.
You can also make hard boiled eggs in the instant pot.
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How to make hard boiled eggs
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- Put eggs in a single layer in a saucepan covered by at least 1-inch of cold water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Remove immediately from heat; let stand, covered, for 11 minutes.
- Drain water; cover eggs with cold water and let stand 10 minutes. Repeat until eggs have cooled down.
- Peel and enjoy, dye for Easter or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Be sure to start with cold water in the saucepot.
- It is important to cover the pot when you remove it from the heat and let the eggs finish cooking.
Storage
- Store your cooked eggs in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines
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- saucepot
- bowl
Ingredients
- eggs
How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe
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Ingredients
- 6 eggs
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Instructions
- Put eggs in a single layer in a saucepan covered by at least 1-inch of cold water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Remove immediately from heat; let stand, covered, 11 minutes.
- Drain water; cover eggs with cold water and let stand 10 minutes. Repeat until eggs have cooled down.
- Peel and enjoy, dye for Easter or refrigerate up to 5 days.
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Every Easter I forget how to make hard boiled eggs. This is my go to recipe!
Hi Jenna, I'm so happy to hear that this is your go-to recipe for hear boiled eggs! Thank you for following Swirls and Happy Easter! Have a delicious day, Gwynn
Do the eggs need to be room temperature or can they be cold out of the fridge?
Hi Donna, Great question! It is best to bring eggs to room temperature before hard boiling so they are less likely to crack. You can bring the eggs to room temperature by putting them in a bowl of warm water for about 20 minutes. Happy cooking and Happy Easter, GG