Description
Boiled eggs are a timeless classic known for their creamy yolks and versatility in meals. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or adding to salads, these simple yet delightful eggs are easy to prepare and can be enjoyed any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- Water (enough to cover eggs by 1 inch)
- 1 tsp salt
- Ice water (for shocking)
Instructions
- Gently place the large eggs in a single layer in a pot.
- Fill the pot with cold water until it covers the eggs by about an inch.
- Add salt to help prevent cracking and enhance flavor.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, cover the pot, remove it from heat, and let it sit for 9-12 minutes based on your desired yolk consistency.
- Transfer the eggs to an ice bath using tongs for 5 minutes to cool and ease peeling.
- Tap each egg gently on a hard surface to peel away the shell.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack/Breakfast
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg (50g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 62 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg
Keywords: - Experiment with cooking times: 9 minutes for soft-boiled, 12 minutes for hard-boiled yolks. - Add herbs or spices to the boiling water for extra flavor. - Store unpeeled boiled eggs in the fridge for up to one week.