I love deviled eggs. I love Hard boiled eggs on a salad. I love a yummy boiled egg salad. I love them just as a snack! The possibilities are endless when it comes to what you can do with hard boiled eggs.
But nothing is more frustrating than boiling eggs and then trying to peel them and ending up with these ugly eggs missing chunks because the shell didn't come off easily! Sure they taste the same but it is just annoying! Well Q found the best hack for getting perfectly peeled eggs every time! And it is so easy!

You don't need any special ingredients or gadgets. You only need what you already have at home! A bowl, ice and water. When you use this hack the shell practically falls off the egg when it is time to peel them!
Okay here is how you do it!
Boil the eggs for about 10 minutes, adjust time for desired firmness
While the eggs are boiling, fill a bowl with Ice and cold water
Once the eggs are done, Immediately transfer from the hot water to the bowl of ice water.
Let the eggs cool and then start peeling!
VOILA! Hard boiled eggs that peel perfectly and easily every single time!!
Boiled Egg Hack Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
Eggs are expensive, do you have some eggs that are passed the sell by date and want to know if they are still good to eat? Use the water test!
🥚 The Water Test:
- Fill a glass or bowl with cold water (deep enough to submerge the egg completely).
- Gently place the egg into the water.
🧪 What the results mean:
Floats to the top:
❌ Bad egg – throw it outSinks and lays flat on its side:
✅ Very freshSinks but stands upright on the bottom:
⚠️ Still safe, but not super fresh – use soon
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