Eggs are one of the most versatile proteins out therebesideschicken, of course.

Fry them, scramble them, poach them, there truly are so manyways to cook eggsthat are delicious.

when you obtain a few hard-boiled eggs made, you’re free to use them for multiple recipes!

hard boiled eggs on a plate cut in half

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How about a big Cobb salad for lunch?

Or maybe chop up some eggs to make an egg salad for a sandwich or wrap?

Whatever your eggtastic taste may be, hard-boiled eggs are great for many recipes.

eggs in a pot covered in water before boiling

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Plus, they store well!

Hard-boiled eggs can last up to a week once cooked in the fridge, according to theU.S.

Food & Drug Administration.

boiling in a pot on the stove

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Just be sure to store them in an airtight container.

Ready to make some hard-boiled eggs?

Here’s my process for making perfect hard-boiled eggs every time.

Eggs in cold water before peeling in a bowl

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How to Hard-Boil Eggs

Here is an easy step-by-step tutorial for you to follow!

Once they are covered in water, place the pot on the burner and turn it on.

Wait for the water to boil.

eggs peeled and cut up on a cutting board

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Once the pot is brought to a boil, turn it off and cover the pot.

Set a timer for 10 minutes.

The steam inside the pot will cook the eggs to hard-boiled perfection.

The easy way to makehealthier comfort foods.

spin up the eggs under cold water

Ever heard of this trick before?

I run cold water on top of the bowl until the eggs are completely cool.

Waiting for the eggs to cool naturally before peeling has never worked for me.

When I do this, the eggshells just slide right off.

Hard-Boil Eggs Full Recipe