How to Make Over Hard Eggs

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Over Hard Eggs are a delicious way to enjoy eggs without the runny yolk! They are creamy and firm making them ideal for a breakfast sandwich, toast, or Sweet Potato Hash. These multi-faceted eggs require minimal effort and take just a few minutes to make.

Over hard eggs with butter, salt, and pepper on a plate with avocado, toast, and sprouts.

Sometimes we are in the mood for eggs, but don't want the gooey texture of soft boiled or over easy eggs. These over hard eggs perfectly satisfy our craving because they have a completely cooked through yolk and firm inside.

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Where to Get Your Eggs
Ingredients
Instructions
How to Enjoy Eggs Over Hard
FAQ
Other Ways to Prepare Eggs
Storage
Egg Grades
Top Tips
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Where to Get Your Eggs

We are strong proponents for pasture raised eggs. Pasture raised eggs are laid by hens who have access to pastures outdoors and their eggs are full of flavor and vitamins. This is reflected in the egg yolks which are deep orange or red.

Our favorite pasture-raised eggs are distributed by Vital Farms, who works with carefully-selected farmers throughout the United States.

Ingredients

Eggs - Eggs are an excellent source of protein. Pasture-raised eggs have a delicious flavor and contain more vitamins and omega-3 fats than cage-raised eggs.
Butter - Butter adds a layer of fat that keeps the eggs from sticking to the pan.
Salt - Salt accentuates the delicious flavor of the eggs.
Pepper - Pepper adds a spicy kick.

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Steps to make over hard eggs in a cast iron skillet with butter, salt, pepper, and fresh eggs.

Heat butter - Heat butter in skillet over low to medium-low heat. Once melted and slightly foamy, crack egg onto skillet and sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
Cook eggs - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Once whites go from clear to white and edges start to crisp, use a spatula to flip egg over and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer to plate - Use spatula to transfer egg to plate and enjoy.

Hint: Cook 1-2 eggs in a pan to make it easy to flip the eggs.

How to Enjoy Eggs Over Hard

There are a ton of ways enjoy these easy eggs. The texture is perfect for english muffin, croissant, or sour dough breakfast sandwiches. You can also prepare them with a simple piece of toast and top it with fresh cracked pepper and Maldon Sea Salt Flakes. Finally, this recipe is great if you like steak and eggs, but want a firm yolk.

FAQ

Are over hard eggs good for you?

Yes! Eggs are a rich source of protein, iron, and vitamins. In order to make sure thee eggs maintain all of their nutrients, don't overcook them. The longer you cook your eggs, the more nutrients you may lose.

How many eggs can I eat per day?

Generally speaking, it's okay for an adult to eat 1 to 2 eggs per day unless you have high cholesterol or risk factors for heart disease. If you have high cholesterol or other health concerns, you should check with your doctor to see how many you can eat.

Can I use olive oil instead of butter?

Yes, oil is another way to cook the eggs. However, we use butter because it is tastier than oil.

What's the difference between over easy, over medium, and over hard eggs?

Over easy eggs are fried, flipped, then cooked just briefly on the yolk side (the yolk will still be runny). Over medium eggs are fried, flipped, then cooked until the yolk is only a little runny. Finally, over hard eggs are fried, flipped, then cooked until the yolk is fully hard.

Can I eat hard over eggs while pregnant?

Yes, these eggs should be fine to eat since they are thoroughly cooked and the yolk is no longer runny. We recommend checking with you doctor to be sure.

Other Ways to Prepare Eggs

While we love these hard over eggs, we enjoy all types of eggs. Here are a few other ways to prepare eggs:

Soft Boiled Jammy Eggs - Soft Boiled Jammy Eggs have a soft yolk with a spreadable jammy texture. They are easy to make and go perfectly on a piece of toast, in a bowl of ramen, in an egg salad sandwich, on a salad, or on top of avocado toast topped with truffle salt.
Soft Boiled Runny Eggs - If you want your eggs runny and perfect for going over rice, follow the steps for Soft Boiled Jammy Eggs, just boil the eggs for 5 minutes instead of 7. Our Bacon and Egg Breakfast Rice Bowl is an example of how to integrate this runny soft boiled egg into a delicious breakfast.
Soft Scrambled Eggs - Whenever we make scrambled eggs, we make them soft and fluffy. We love making a Soft Scramble with Burrata, Tomatoes, and Arugula.
Hard Boiled Eggs - Hard boiled eggs are great for an egg salad sandwich if you prefer a firm yolk. In order to hard boil eggs, just boil the eggs for 10 minutes then cool them and peel the shell.
Sunny Side Up - A sunny-side up egg is cooked on only one side until the whites are just set, but the yolk is still liquid.
Over Easy Eggs - Over easy eggs are like sunny side up, but are flipped over briefly to sear the top of the egg. As a result, the yolk is still runny.
Over Medium Eggs - Over medium eggs are cooked a little longer than over easy eggs, until the yolk is a little less runny.

Over hard eggs with a firm and creamy yolk on a plate for breakfast or brunch.

Storage

You can refrigerate these eggs in an air tight container for up to 2 days. In order to reheat them, heat them in a covered pan over low heat, then flip them after 1 minute. These ingredients do not stand up well to freezing.

Egg Grades

The USDA grades eggs as AA, A, or B based on their interior quality and the condition of their shell. Grade AA eggs tend to be the most expensive while Grade A eggs are the most widely available. Given that AA and A are the highest quality eggs, they are best for cooking. Grade B eggs are a lower standard and are usually used for frozen or dried egg products.

Top Tips

Use fresh eggs for the best results! We highly recommend pasture-raised eggs for an extra delicious and nutritious yolk.
Figure out what you want to make with your over fried eggs before you start making them so your eggs are ready at the same time as your other food and you can enjoy everything hot and fresh.
If possible, use a non-stick pan to cook the eggs. This will ensure that the eggs come out easily once they are done cooking.
Cook eggs low and slow to avoid over-cooking them.
If cooking multiple batches, allow the pan to cool for a couple of minutes between batches to avoid burning the butter and over-cooking the eggs.

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