*Perfect* Over Hard Eggs

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs Where the Yolks Are Cooked to Perfection! It’s easy to master this basic cooking technique.

Want eggs for breakfast and not a runny yolk? Try these parfaits On hard boiled eggs! Hard-boiled eggs have a fully cooked yolk, similar to a hard-boiled egg. They are not as refined as their sunny cousin with the beautiful bright yellow yellow. But done right, they’re just as delicious! They’re perfect for those who don’t like the light yolk spilling over the plate, especially kids: and they’re perfect for fried egg sandwiches! How to master this simple cooking technique.

Choose the right frying pan and the right eggs

The perfect hard-boiled egg starts with great ingredients and the right pan. Here’s what you need to know before you start:

• Fresh eggs are best. When it comes to making hard-boiled eggs, people don’t usually care too much about beauty. At the same time, it is nice to work with the best ingredients. Fresh is best because older egg whites can have a tendency to squirt out when it hits the pan. You can just pull them back towards the center with the spatula, but overall the freshness is easier to work with.
• Use a non-stick or cast-iron skillet. The surface of the pan is important for gliding after cooking. Opt for a non-stick skillet or a seasoned cast iron skillet for easier cooking.

How to make hard boiled eggs

Ready to cook? Here’s one thing to know: the trick is getting there weak and slow. Now that’s less of an issue with overcooked eggs than other ways of cooking them because you don’t have to worry about the yolk overcooking. But it’s always better to err on the lower side of the heat. To prepare hard boiled eggs:

• Heat butter: Heat ½ tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
• Add Eggs: Break 1 or 2 into the pan, then sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt and a few black peppercorns.
• Cook: Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
• Flip: Turn and fry for another 2 minutes. Gently press the yolks with a spatula to ensure they are broken, about 1 minute. The yolk should be fully cooked.

The best spatula? Try a fish spatula for a cast iron skillet, or a nylon spatula for a nonstick skillet.

Should the eggs be cooked in butter or oil?

This is an ongoing debate in the food community: and there’s no hard-and-fast answer. But here’s what we think about boiling eggs:

• Butter is the best. Butter probably has the best taste: It gives an ultra delicious, almost nutty, irresistible taste.
• Olive oil: Olive oil also works, but it can add a slightly bitter finish to the taste.
• Neutral Oil: If you prefer to use oil, a canola oil or organic vegetable oil will provide no flavor. This option is also dairy free.

How to serve over hard boiled eggs

Hard boiled eggs are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any meal in between! There really isn’t much this treat doesn’t improve on: we especially love them in sandwiches! Here are some ways to serve it for breakfast, and then some ideas for dinner as well:

How do you like to serve your eggs? Let us know in the comments below!

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This hard boiled egg recipe is…

Vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free.