Over Hard Eggs
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Make over hard eggs quickly and perfectly with my easy steps. Serve with any breakfast recipe or add to your sandwich; the taste and texture are fantastic either way!
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Why I love over hard eggs
In my family, everyone prefers their eggs a certain way. While several love them over-easy, others are in the over-medium camp; one likes them sunny-side up, and a couple like hard-boiled eggs. Myself? I’m partial to over-hard eggs!
Eggs over hard have a completely cooked egg yolk and completely cooked white.
If you are like me and find a runny yolk to be skeevy, this is JUST for you. This method of cooking eggs is also the easiest to make, as there is virtually no risk of overcooking.
I tested various heat settings and cooking times until I found the ideal time and temperature, so you get a perfectly over-hard egg every time.
Key Ingredients
Here’s what goes into eggs over hard, along with my kitchen notes. Full measurements are in the recipe card below.
- Eggs. Any-sized eggs will work for this method. I typically use large or extra-large eggs, as that’s what we buy at the market.
- Butter OR oil. For most egg recipes, I would only use butter. However, any cooking fat will work with over-hard eggs, including olive oil, avocado oil, ghee, or bacon grease.
- Seasonings. Salt and pepper.
How to make over hard eggs
First, prepare the pan: Heat it over medium heat, add the butter, and let it melt.
Second, add the eggs and seasonings. Once melted, crack the egg into the pan. Sprinkle pepper, salt, or your favorite seasonings.
Third, cook the eggs: Fry them for 3 minutes, or until the egg whites are completely opaque. Flip the eggs and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes.
Finally, serve: Remove the cooked eggs, place them on a plate, and enjoy immediately.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Use the right skillet: I find a cast-iron skillet or a nonstick pan is best, as they retain heat during cooking and reduce the risk of the eggs sticking.
- Adjust the heat: I typically use medium heat for cooking eggs, but if you are worried about over-cooking them, use medium-low heat instead. It will take a little longer, but it eliminates all risk.
- Use a rubber spatula: When cooking eggs, rubber spatulas are superior to metal ones because they make flipping easier and prevent scraping the pan.
Storage instructions
To store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days.
To reheat: I microwave the eggs for 20-30 seconds. Add them to a bowl and cover it with a paper towel to trap in the heat.
Frequently asked questions
The main reason that the eggs turn out rubbery is cooking them at high heat or for too long. Cooking the eggs for a total of five minutes ensures the yolk has time to firm up nicely.
Yes, flipping the eggs is an important step to ensure both sides of the yolk cook evenly.
Any breakfast food works, but I love some air fryer bacon, avocado toast, or turkey sausage. I often add them to a breakfast sandwich (no spilled yolks!) and, of course, a drizzle of hot sauce!
Over Hard Eggs
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1/16 teaspoon salt
- 1/16 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Place a non-stick pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the butter or oil and let it melt.
- Add the egg to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook the egg for 3 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, gently flip the egg.
- Cook the other side of the egg for 2 minutes before carefully removing it from the pan.
Notes
- Tips: See my recipe tips above for making the best over hard eggs.
- Leftovers: Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
I really like eggs in general, but I love fried eggs. I love them in butter; they’re the best. Runny yolks used to really gross me out when I was a kid, but now I love them. I must say that I can’t eat over-hard eggs because I find them a bit too dry for my taste. I wouldn’t go for sunny side up either, but I think I would prefer over-easy or over-medium eggs .
No worries, Nelly- I totally hear you. Over hard eggs are very hit or miss, and not everyone loves them. I have both those methods on my site too, so feel free to check them out 🙂
I think my daughter would love this recipe, it looks absolutely delicious, even I want to try this.
Hope she enjoys it Ruby 🙂
Great recipe for over-hard eggs!
It really is, Elaine!