Best 7 Ugly Hard Boiled Eggs Recipes
**Uncover the Art of Perfecting Hard-Boiled Eggs: A Culinary Journey from Ugly to Exquisite**
In the culinary realm, hard-boiled eggs stand as a versatile and ubiquitous ingredient, gracing our salads, sandwiches, and deviled egg platters with their simple yet elegant presence. Yet, the pursuit of achieving that perfect hard-boiled egg, with its smooth, golden yolk and pristine white exterior, can often lead to a frustrating dance with cracked shells and unsightly greenish yolks. Fear not, fellow egg enthusiasts, for this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to transform your hard-boiled eggs from culinary mishaps to picture-perfect masterpieces.
**Within these culinary pages, you'll discover a treasure trove of recipes that cater to every taste and preference:**
- **The Classic Hard-Boiled Egg:** Embark on a journey to master the art of the classic hard-boiled egg, ensuring a perfect balance between a tender yolk and a firm white.
- **The Perfect Deviled Egg:** Elevate your deviled egg game with this recipe that yields creamy, flavorful fillings and a presentation that will impress your guests.
- **Egg Salad Symphony:** Create a symphony of flavors with this egg salad recipe, featuring a delectable blend of mayonnaise, mustard, and herbs, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, and salads.
- **Pickled Eggs: A Tangy Twist:** Experience the delightful tang of pickled eggs, a culinary adventure that adds a zesty kick to your snacks and appetizers.
- **Scotch Eggs: A Culinary Fusion:** Embark on a culinary journey to create Scotch eggs, a unique fusion of hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage and coated in breadcrumbs, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.
Prepare to transform your culinary repertoire with this collection of hard-boiled egg recipes, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, one egg at a time.
HARD-BOILED EGGS
Make Hard-Boiled Eggs perfectly, every time.
Categories Egg Breakfast Brunch Quick & Easy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Put eggs into a 1-quart saucepan, then add enough cold water to cover them by 1/2 inch. Bring water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to moderately high and cook eggs at a gentle boil, uncovered, 10 minutes. Pour off hot water. If using eggs right away, shake pan gently so eggs bump into one another (to crack shells). Run cold water into pot to stop cooking. Let eggs stand in cold water 15 minutes, adding more cold water or ice to keep water cold.
HOW TO MAKE PERFECT HARD-BOILED EGGS
Get a perfect hard-boiled egg every time with these simple tips. With hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator, you always have the components of a satisfying meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 1 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch. Slowly bring water to a boil over medium heat; when the water has reached a boil, cover and remove from heat. Let sit 12 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to a colander; place under cool running water to stop the cooking. Eggs can be peeled and served immediately.
A PERFECT HARD-BOILED EGG
Master this simple technique and every hard-boiled egg you make from here on out will have a perfectly-cooked, creamy sunshine center. Here are loads of recipes to make with them.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories breakfast, brunch, easy, lunch, quick, snack, finger foods, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield Varies
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place eggs in a single layer in a heavy saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon salt (Salting the water helps minimize leaks if the eggs crack in the pan; the egg whites coagulate and seal off the crack more quickly). Turn the heat to high. As soon as the water comes to a gentle boil, turn off the heat and cover the pan.
- For creamy yolks, remove the lid after 10 minutes and run cold water over eggs for 1 minute. Set aside to cool at room temperature. For firmer yolks, leave the eggs to cool in the cooking water, uncovered, for up to 2 hours. To test if an egg has been cooked, spin it on a counter. A hard boiled egg spins faster than a raw egg.
- To peel, gently tap a boiled egg against the counter, turning and tapping to make a crackle pattern. Start peeling at the broad end, where there is an air pocket. Running the egg under cold water is not necessary, unless they are too hot to handle.
HARD-BOILED EGGS
Provided by Ina Garten
Yield 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place the eggs in a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover.
- Bring the water to a boil and immediately turn off the heat. Let the eggs sit in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Remove the eggs to a bowl and allow to rest for at least 2 minutes. When the eggs are cool enough to handle, crack the eggs on each side and then roll them back and forth with your hand, breaking up the shell. Remove and discard the shell.
HARD BOILED EGGS IN THE OVEN
This is an easy alternative to boiling when you need to make a lot of eggs at once. Red dots may appear on the shells and a little on the whites, but you can cut away those parts. The eggs still taste great.
Provided by user
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Put 1 egg in each of 12 muffin cups.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Plunge baked eggs in a large bowl filled with ice water until cooled completely, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 162.8 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 130.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
HOW TO MAKE PERFECT HARD BOILED EGGS
This method makes the most perfect hard-boiled eggs ever. The whites are firm but not rubbery, and the yolks are cooked and still creamy.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place eggs into a saucepan and pour in cold water to cover; place over high heat. When the water just starts to simmer, turn off heat, cover pan with a lid, and let stand for 17 minutes. Don't peek.
- Pour out the hot water and pour cold water over eggs. Drain and refill with cold water; let stand until eggs are cool, about 20 minutes. Peel eggs under running water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
UGLY HARD BOILED EGGS
Forget fancy internet inventions for "boiling the perfect egg". The "zipper seal bag" is your eggs' new best friend! (please see comments below) Whenever a pretty hard boiled egg is not needed, this is my never fail short cut. You can also make a no-mess poached egg, perfectly cooking the yolk to YOUR desired consistency,...
Provided by Monette Noland
Categories Other Salads
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- 1. Use as few or as many eggs as you need according to your recipe. I have cooked as many as a dozen with this method. (You need a gallon bag for that many!) Carefully crack, preserving yolk, into suitably sized bowl, checking for shell pieces as you go. Add desired seasonings.
- 2. Open quart zipper seal bag. Generously spray with cooking spray using your hands to "squish" it around into corners. Stand the bag up in a bowl so that top remains open. Gently pour raw eggs and seasonings into open bag from the bowl in which you cracked them. Firmly seal zipper closed, easing most of the air from the bag. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR SEAL!
- 3. Fill a large pot with cool water. Submerge bag of eggs into water, taking care not to drape top of bag over the side of the pot. (This is why you use a large pot) The bag of eggs should float freely without being constricted by the pot. You may also drop the bag in with any veggies you happen to be boiling.
- 4. Bring to a rolling boil. You may do this with the lid on the pot. Just be sure to start with cool water. Remove the lid when full boil is achieved. Boil until you can see that the yolks are firm. This time will vary according to amount of eggs boiled. Remove bag with slotted spoon or tongs, placing bag into a bowl of ice water. Do not remove eggs from bag until they are cool.
- 5. At this point you are free to be as creative as you wish. The eggs will come out of the bag in one solid piece. Slice the whole piece with your kids, they will love the random placement of the yolks in the whites. Chop to desired consistency for your favorite Salad. Yolks easily separate from the whites if needed. Be creative and have fun!
Tips:
- Start with cold eggs. This will help prevent the shells from cracking when they are placed in the boiling water.
- Add salt to the water. This will help the eggs to peel more easily.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes. This will help to prevent the eggs from overcooking.
- Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath. This will help to stop the cooking process and make the eggs easier to peel.
- Peel the eggs under cold running water. This will help to remove any remaining bits of shell.
Conclusion:
With just a few simple tips, you can easily cook perfect hard-boiled eggs every time. So next time you're making a dish that calls for hard-boiled eggs, don't be afraid to give it a try. You'll be glad you did!
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