Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs are a versatile and nutritious addition to any meal, whether enjoyed on their own as a quick snack, sliced onto salads, or mashed into creamy deviled eggs.
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- In a large pot, arrange the eggs in one layer. Fill with cold water until about ½-inch above the eggs.
- Bring the pot to a boil, stirring occasionally to balance the yolks. Cover and remove from the heat. Let sit for 14 minutes.
- While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice-water bath in a large bowl. When ready, use a slotted spoon to transfer the boiled eggs to the ice water bath. Let cool for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Peel the eggs under water and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Store peeled and unpeeled hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to a week. (For best results, store eggs peeled until ready to eat or add to a recipe.)