Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Recipe
Introduction
Perfect hard-boiled eggs are simple to make and always delicious. This oven-baked method ensures evenly cooked eggs with easy peeling every time, making it a great alternative to traditional boiling.
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 1 to 2 cups water
- Bowl filled with ice water
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Step 2: Place one egg into each cavity of a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Step 3: Pour water into each cavity to fill about one-third of the way up.
- Step 4: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake the eggs for 30 minutes.
- Step 5: Remove the eggs from the oven and immediately transfer them to the bowl of ice water. Let them sit for 2 to 3 minutes to cool and stop the cooking process.
- Step 6: Peel the eggs and serve as desired.
Tips & Variations
- Use older eggs for easier peeling, as fresh eggs tend to be harder to peel.
- Add a pinch of baking soda to the water to further ease peeling.
- For a creamier yolk, reduce baking time by 2 to 3 minutes.
Storage
Store peeled or unpeeled hard-boiled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. To reheat, warm gently in hot water or enjoy cold as they are.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I cook fewer eggs using this method?
Yes, simply adjust the number of eggs in the muffin tin and water level accordingly. Baking time remains the same for a similar size batch.
Why do I add water to the muffin tin?
The water creates steam during baking, which helps cook the eggs evenly and prevents them from drying out.
PrintPerfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Recipe
This recipe provides an easy and foolproof method to make perfect hard-boiled eggs using the oven. By baking eggs in a muffin tin with a little water, you achieve evenly cooked eggs with fully set whites and yolks, eliminating the need for boiling water on the stove. The final step of placing eggs into ice water ensures they peel effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 hard-boiled eggs 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Eggs
- 12 eggs
Water
- 1 to 2 cups water
- Ice water (enough to fill a bowl for cooling eggs)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the eggs evenly.
- Prepare eggs in muffin tin: Place one egg into each cavity of a 12-cup muffin tin to keep the eggs upright and spaced apart.
- Add water: Pour water into each muffin tin cavity until it fills about one-third of the way, which helps create steam for even cooking.
- Bake eggs: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake the eggs for 30 minutes to cook them through.
- Ice bath: Remove the eggs from the oven and immediately transfer them into a bowl filled with ice water. Let them soak for 2 to 3 minutes to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier.
- Peel and serve: Gently crack and peel the shells off the eggs, then serve as desired.
Notes
- Using a muffin tin allows eggs to cook evenly and prevents them from rolling around.
- Adding water creates steam that helps cook eggs gently and uniformly without boiling.
- Cooling eggs promptly in ice water helps prevent a greenish ring around the yolk and makes peeling easier.
- Adjust baking time slightly if using smaller or larger eggs.
- Store peeled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Keywords: hard-boiled eggs, baked eggs, oven eggs, easy boiled eggs, muffin tin eggs
