Description
Discover the joy of perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs! With their creamy yolks and subtle flavors, these eggs are not just a nutritious snack but also a versatile ingredient perfect for salads, sandwiches, or simply enjoyed on their own. Whether you’re prepping for a gathering or looking for a wholesome treat during the week, this easy recipe will have you savoring every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large fresh eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- Ice water (enough to fill a bowl)
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan.
- Add cold water until it covers the eggs by about an inch.
- Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Cover the saucepan, remove from heat, and let sit for 9-12 minutes based on desired yolk firmness.
- Transfer eggs to an ice water bath immediately to stop cooking.
- Once cooled (5-10 minutes), gently tap and roll each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell, peeling under running water for easier removal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 68
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 62mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg