In the kitchen, it’s important to start with something simple, like how to cook hard boiled eggs. Use these in plenty of recipes or eat plain for a quick protein fix. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time Prep: 20 min. + cooling Makes
Directions
- Place eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by 1 in. Cover and quickly bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 15 minutes for large eggs (18 minutes for extra-large eggs and 12 minutes for medium eggs).
- Rinse eggs in cold water and place in ice water until completely cooled. Drain and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 75 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 213mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
Originally published as Hard-Cooked Eggs in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2003
12 servings
