Do you struggle with how to make boiled eggs?

Tell me I’m not the only one who ever had this problem? You know. How do you make boiled eggs without the shells sticking to the egg? How do you cook the perfect boiled egg so that there is an edible white oval ideal for slicing up and making deviled eggs?

How to Make Boiled Eggs

Making boiled eggs perfectly each and every time is easier than you think. There are several ways to make boiled eggs, and I have tried most of them. The way I recommend now is different than the way I’ve made them most of my life.

The most important factors if cooking boiled eggs is a final product that is perfectly cooked AND easy to peel. Follow these steps, and you will never go back to your old way of cooking boiled eggs:

• Put eggs in a saucepan and cover with COLD water. Heat on the stove top using high heat and heat until water boils.
• As soon as the water comes to a boil, remove from heat, cover pan and let eggs sit in the pan for 12 minutes.
• Drain water and serve if enjoying warm eggs, otherwise cover eggs in a bowl with ice cubes and water. Let cool completely and refrigerate in not using immediately. Eggs will be very easy to peel.

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Easiest Way to Make Boiled Eggs

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• Put eggs in a saucepan and cover with COLD water. Heat on the stove top using high heat and heat until water boils.
• As soon as the water comes to a boil, remove from heat, cover pan and let eggs sit in the pan for 12 minutes.
• Drain water and serve if enjoying warm eggs, otherwise cover eggs in a bowl with ice cubes and water. Let cool completely and refrigerate in not using immediately. Eggs will be very easy to peel.