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a perfect easy peel hard boiled egg on the stove top cut in half to show the bright yellow yolk

How to Cook Perfect Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs on the Stove

This hard boiled eggs stove top method makes perfect, easy peel eggs every time, with no rubbery yolks or green rings. It comes together with just two ingredients and about 15 minutes of hands off cooking time. It's a must for dyeing Easter eggs or making deviled eggs for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 eggs
Calories 72 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large eggs
  • 3 quarts water

Instructions
 

  • Place the eggs in saucepan large enough to hold them in a single layer. Add cold water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Heat over high heat just to boiling.
  • Remove pan from burner; cover. Let eggs stand in hot water - about 15 minutes for large eggs, 12 minutes for medium eggs; or 18 minutes for extra large eggs.
  • Cool completely in a bowl of ice water.
  • Peel and eat, or store unpeeled in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 69mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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