Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard boiled eggs are a good source of protein in salads, wraps, sandwiches, etc. They're a staple in potato salad and egg salad. I use the hot water method for eggs when boiling potatoes. When making potato salad, place the eggs in the same water as the potatoes. They take about the same time to cook if your potatoes are cut into large bite sized chunks.

Hard Boiled Eggs

Cold Water Method:
Place eggs in a saucepan; add enough cold water to come at least 1" above eggs. Heat rapidly to boiling; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 22-24 minutes. Immediately cool eggs in cold water to prevent further cooking. Tap egg to crack shell. Roll egg between hands to loosen shell, then peel. Hold egg under running cold water to help ease off shell.

Hot Water Method:
Place eggs in a bowl of warm water to prevent shells from cracking. Fill saucepan with enough water to come at least 1" above eggs; heat to boiling. Transfer eggs from warm water to boiling water with spoon; reduce heat to below simmering. Cook uncovered 20 minutes. Immediately cool eggs in cold water to prevent further cooking.