Medium boiled eggs hit the sweet spot right in between hard and soft boiled. With the perfect texture and doneness, they are delicious plain or added to various dishes!
My family eats lots of eggs! I love scrambled eggs, high-protein egg bites, healthy egg strata, in my Gluten-free Dutch baby, you name it. However, lately our favorite way to eat eggs has been medium boiled.
Extremely easy to make and with the perfect texture, I’ve started keeping a bowl of them in our fridge so we can always have them on hand!
What are Medium Boiled Eggs?
Hitting the sweet spot between hard and soft boiled, medium boiled eggs have a firm white and a slightly jammy yolk. They’re not as runny as soft boiled eggs, but they’re not firm and dry like hard boiled eggs often are. This is my favorite way to eat boiled eggs!
How Long Does it Take to Cook a Medium Boiled Egg?
Medium boiled eggs are done between 7 and 9 minutes, depending on your preference. I always boil them for 8 minutes, and they turn out perfectly!
How to Eat Medium Boiled Eggs
Medium boiled eggs are delicious with salt and pepper as part of a healthy breakfast or as an easy, protein-rich snack! The texture and nutrient-density also make them a great food for babies and young children.
These eggs can also be used for egg salad, in various asian dishes, or as a salad topping. The options are endless!
Nutrition in Medium Boiled Eggs
Eggs are a wonderful source of nutrition, and they have numerous health benefits. One large egg has 6 grams of protein and 78 calories.
Eggs also have many vitamins, minerals, and amino acids which support overall health. Among other things, they are an excellent (or should I say egg-cellent) source of omega 3s, choline, vitamin D, iron, and folate. They are one of the cheapest sources of quality protein and overall nutrition available!
How to Store
These eggs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge, with their shells still intact, for up to 7 days.
When you’re ready to eat them, you can enjoy them cold or reheat them by pouring boiling water over them.
Can I Freeze Medium Boiled Eggs?
No, freezing will ruin the texture of the boiled eggs. Instead, freeze raw eggs without their shells.
How to Easily Peel Boiled Eggs
There are countless tips and tricks to help you easily peel eggs, however, the most reliable method is to use older eggs. If you’re planning to make medium boiled eggs, purchase the eggs in advance and let them sit in your refrigerator until they get closer to their best by date.
Cooling the eggs in an ice bath can also help the shell more easily separate from the egg.
Some people find that peeling eggs under running water helps the shell to come off more easily.
Tips for Success
Use older eggs – Most of the time we want the freshest eggs possible, but not for boiled eggs! Using older eggs will make them much easier to peel.
Don’t crowd the pot – If you put too many eggs in the boiling water, they will take longer to cook.
Don’t skip the ice bath – If the eggs don’t cool fast enough they will continue to cook and turn into hard boiled eggs. The ice bath also helps to make peeling easier.
Use refrigerated eggs – This recipe is designed for cold eggs. If you use room temperature eggs, you may need to reduce the cooking time slightly.
Take your time when peeling – Peeling eggs is always the hardest part! Take your time to keep the eggs as intact as possible.
Tools You May Need
Slotted spoon (if you don’t have one, be extremely careful when placing the eggs in the boiling water)
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Step-By-Step Instructions
First, fill your pot with enough water to cover the eggs by at least 1 inch, and then place the pot on the stove on medium-high heat.
Once the water comes to a rolling boil, remove the eggs from the fridge and, using a slotted spoon, gently place them in the boiling water. Make sure that the eggs are in one layer and not packed in the pot too tightly. Set a timer for 8 minutes.
While the eggs are boiling, fill a bowl with ice water.
Once the eggs have cooked for 8 minutes, remove them from the pot and gently place in the ice water. Let them cool for at least 10 minutes before peeling or storing them.
Enjoy your perfectly-done eggs!
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Ingredients
- 6 Eggs
- Water
Instructions
- Fill a pot with enough water to cover the eggs by at least 1 inch.
- Place the pot on the stove on medium-high heat.
- Once the water is boiling, gently place the eggs in it using a slotted spoon. Make sure that the eggs are in one layer and not packed in the pot too tightly.
- Cook for 8 minutes.
- Remove the eggs from the pot and gently place in a bowl of ice water.
- Cool eggs for 10 minutes before peeling or storing them.
Notes
Nutrition
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I followed the directions and ended up with a) runny yolk and b) cold eggs. In my opinion runny yolk is inedible and unappetizing and it’s a shame the ice bath makes them cold on top of everything. Find a better recipe!
I don’t like dry, hard yolks, so this is my favorite way to boil eggs. My family loves them too!