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92% would make again

Boiled Eggs

featured in 9 Crazy Easy Ways to Cook Eggs

Matthew Johnson
Tasty Team

Under 30 minutes

Under 30 minutes

Ingredients

for 6 servings

  • 6 eggs

Nutrition Info

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    Calories 90
    Fat 5g
    Carbs 0g
    Fiber 0g
    Sugar 0g
    Protein 7g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Bring a pot of water to a rapid boil.
  2. Gently lower the eggs into the water and cover. Cook the eggs for exactly 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs, 8 minutes for medium-boiled eggs, and 11 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
  3. Once time has elapsed, scoop out the eggs and immediately transfer to an ice bath to chill.
  4. Peel the eggs.
  5. Enjoy!

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