The one where she goes on about HBEs, again.

I'm pretty sure there will be eye rolling going on when I announce once again that I have found the perfect recipe for hard boiled eggs.   Not only perfectly cooked but perfectly peeled.  It's a Serious Eats investigation on what works and here is what works for me, keeping in mind that I am at 5000 feet above sea level.

A pot of water brought to a boil.  Eggs straight from the refrigerator added to the boiling water.  After water returns to a vigorous boil, heat reduced to a low simmer.  Pan is covered and eggs are cooked for 20 minutes.  When time is up, eggs are plunged into a bowl with ice water and left for 15 minutes.  When time is up, refrigerate eggs until needed but if possible, at least an hour.

Crack and peel eggs and 90% of the time they will peel perfectly,

 

 And the yolks will be perfectly cooked too!

What we made with these hard boiled eggs was fabulous and came from my favorite food blogger.  Please visit Barefeet in the Kitchen.  She has great recipes!  My version of this recipe adds chopped chicken just because I had leftovers I wanted to use.  It worked perfectly. 

Ranch Potato Salad with Bacon and Eggs – Barefeet In the Kitchen

Yield: 4-5 servings

1 very large russet potato, about 1 lb, baked, peeled and diced small *

3 eggs, boiled, peeled and chopped
1 cooked chicken breast, diced (optional)

3 slices cooked bacon, chopped or sliced small

1 tablespoon reserved bacon grease

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon vinegar

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried dill

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon dried chives

1 green onion, sliced very thinly

Combine the potatoes, eggs and bacon in a bowl and set aside. Whisk together the remaining ingredients, except for the green onion. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and toss well to coat. Add the green onions and toss lightly. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve. Enjoy!

* about 1/2" in size so each bite is a great mix of potato and egg.

(Do not leave out the bacon grease.  It makes a difference.)