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perfect 7 minute hard boiled egg slices

How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs (Four Ways!)

bakedbree
4.80 from 5 votes
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Course breakfast and brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 72 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • eggs
  • water

Instructions
 

  • Method 1 - Rolling Boil
  • Bring 2 to 4 quarts of water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Gently lower the eggs into the water using a slotted spoon. Return to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 14 minutes for large eggs, 12 minutes for medium and small eggs, and 15 minutes for jumbo eggs.
  • Transfer eggs to a bowl of cold water to stop cooking.
  • Method 2 - Quick Boil and Let Sit
  • Place large eggs in a single layer in a saucepan. Cover with water, at least 1-inch over eggs. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Immediately remove from heat and let stand, covered for 15 minutes. (12 for medium and small, and 18 for jumbo) Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.
  • Method 3 - Baked in Oven
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place eggs in a muffin tin. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes.
  • Method 4 - Instant Pot
  • Add rack to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add eggs in a single layer. Pour 1 cup water over eggs. Cook on HIGH pressure for 7 minutes.
  • Manual release and transfer eggs to bowl of cold water and cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 72kcalProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 80mg
Keyword instant pot, quick boil, snack
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