Make perfect hard boiled eggs with this foolproof crock pot method. No boiling needed, just set, cook, and peel with ease every time.
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Quick Recipe Tips
If you’ve ever struggled with overcooked eggs or babysitting a pot on the stove, these tips for this crockpot method are a simple, hands-off way to get perfectly cooked eggs every time.
- Use eggs that are at least a week old. Slightly older eggs peel much more easily than fresh eggs.
- Don’t skip the ice bath. This helps stop the eggs from overcooking.
- Each crockpot cooks differently. Slow cookers can vary, so use the recipe time as a guide. Your first batch might take a little testing to find your perfect cook time.
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
You only need three ingredients for this recipe.
- Eggs (16 – $2.88) – I was able to fit 16 large eggs in my 7-qt slow cooker. The amount you can fit will depend on the size of your crockpot.
- Water (Several cups – $0.00) – Use enough water to cover the eggs and to fill a large bowl for the ice bath.
- Ice (3 cups – $0.00) – Adding ice to the water makes it very cold, so it will immediately stop the eggs from cooking.
How to Hard Boil Eggs In A Crock Pot
Say goodbye to standing over a pot of water and hello to your new favorite way to make hard-boiled eggs. Let me show you how simple this process is.
- Add a single layer of eggs to the crockpot.
- Pour enough water to completely cover the eggs.
- Cook the eggs on high for 2 ½ hours.
- After cooking the eggs, set them in an ice bath to cool for ten minutes.
- Peel and serve or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Test one egg at the two-and-a-half-hour mark to ensure it is not overcooked. And do not skip the ice bath.
For the best results, I recommend only cooking them in a single layer so they cook evenly.
Yes, this is an important part of the recipe, as it helps the eggs cook and prevents cracking.
There are so many ways to eat hard-boiled eggs. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
1. Slice them and add some Everything Bagel seasoning for a healthy snack
2. Horseradish Deviled Eggs
3. Egg Salad Sandwich
4. Seven Layer Salad
5. How to Dye Easter Eggs with Food Coloring and Rice
Did You Know?
Did you know there are various ways to make hard-boiled eggs? I’ve created recipes for multiple methods, so you can easily pick the one that fits your lifestyle best!
From Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs to Baked Hard Boiled Eggs, find them all in this post on 6 Easy Cooking Methods for Hard Boiled Eggs.
Crock Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Recipe Cost 2.88 Serving Cost 0.18Equipment
- crockpot
- Liquid measuring cup
- large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 6-16 eggs depending on the size of your crockpot. We used a 7-quart crockpot and were able to fit 16
- water
- ice
Instructions
FILL CROCKPOT:
- Add a single layer of eggs to a cold crockpot.
- Add water to the crockpot, enough to cover the eggs completely.
COOK EGGS:
- Cook on high for 2 ½ hours.
COOL EGGS:
- When the eggs are done, remove them from the crock pot and into an ice bath and let them cool for 10 minutes.
TO FINISH:
- Peel and serve or store in a sealed container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Use older eggs.
- The ice bath is essential.
- Use the cooking time as a guide, as every slow cooker cooks differently.
Tayler says
I’ve made eggs using this recipe twice now and they always turn out perfectly! Thanks so much for sharing!
Kelley says
This could not have been easier! Thank you so much for sharing!
Beth says
This is so great! Boiling eggs the regular way is so dicey. Mine routinely break. I can’t wait to try this method.
Tavo says
The boiled eggs came out perfectly done; I had no clue I could make boiled eggs in a crock pot!
Dana says
This is such a great method when you need to make a large batch of hard-boiled eggs. Boiling a bunch at a time always equals uneven cooking. This method is my go-to!