To boil eggs perfectly for deviled eggs, follow this reliable method:

1. Place eggs in a single layer in a pot or saucepan and cover them with cold water by about 1 to 1.5 inches.
2. Heat the pot over high heat until the water reaches a rolling boil.
3. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover the pot with a lid, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. This timing ensures fully hard-boiled eggs with creamy yolks ideal for deviled eggs.
4. After the time is up, transfer the eggs immediately to a bowl of ice water to cool completely, about 5 to 14 minutes. The ice bath stops cooking and makes peeling easier.
5. Peel the eggs under cool running water for best results.

This method yields hard-boiled eggs with firm whites and yolks that mash smoothly for deviled egg filling

. Additional tips:

• For easier peeling, some recommend stirring the eggs gently in boiling water for the first 5-6 minutes to center the yolks

• If shells stick, crack the cooled eggs and soak them again in ice water for 5 minutes before peeling

Once peeled, slice the eggs in half lengthwise, remove the yolks, and prepare your deviled egg filling. This approach is widely regarded as foolproof for making deviled eggs with perfectly cooked eggs ready for filling