Perfect Eggs Every time in the Instant Pot -

Does it make sense to steam my eggs for egg salad in my Instant Pot? Yes! The peels slide right off!!
See how!

Like you , I questioned whether I even wanted to buy an Instant Pot. I wondered if I would use it enough to warrant the expense. I didn't know if it would be worth looking at that bulky pot sitting on my kitchen counter everyday or worse yet-taking up valuable storage space in my pantry. 

Yet, after hearing so many people RAVING about their Instant Pot, I decided to purchase the 6 quart size. Once I got the hang of cooking in it, there was no turning back! 

I love my Instant Pot and use it for everything. In fact- I'm not sure that a day goes by that I don't use it. 

Easy Lentil Soup

Since I bought it, I have made wonderful soups, black beans, rice, vegetables etc. in record time. 

Yesterday, I made a vegetable soup in 14 minutes for lunch and then used my IP again to make a red lentil stew for dinner in 16 minutes.  But eggs?? 

I had read about steaming eggs in the Instant Pot for egg salad. I never tried it until today when I needed to cook up over a dozen eggs for company. I gave it a try.  

The results were amazing - and here is why

1. I keep my Instant Pot on my counter for easy use. 

2. There is NO MESS- nothing boils over

3. I don't have to watch the pot- and turn down the flame- I simply put in the eggs and the pot beeps when it is finished.  

4. I put the eggs in , turn on the setting, and walk away to do other tasks.

5. When the eggs are done, the peels slide right off- yes, I mean slides off easily and quickly. No struggling with the peel and losing parts of the egg. 

6. It doesn't heat up my kitchen

7. The stainless steel Instant Pot insert lifts right out and can be cleaned in a jiffy. 

There you have it- 14 eggs steamed to perfection in my Instant Pot in 5 minutes of cooking ( pot will also take about 5 minutes to heat up) 

What did I do with my eggs? I made egg salad


How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot

1. Pour 1 cup of water in the IP
2. Place a steamer basket or the rack in the IP
3. Fill with desired amount of eggs 
4. Seal pot and set on Manual or Pressure Cook for 5 minutes ( It will take time to heat up) .
5. When done-release steam. 
6. Carefully remove eggs ( they will be hot) and place in an ice bath of water for a minute
7. Slip off the peels and use in your favorite recipe. 

I love egg salad and it makes the perfect appetizer, side or lunch for those that are gluten free or dairy free.

My Simple Egg Salad 

Ingredients: 

14 cooked eggs 

4 Tablespoons of Hellman's Olive Oil Mayo

optional: 1/4 cup of celery diced very small and 1/4 cup of diced red onion

paprika for garnish

Directions: 

Place cooked and peeled eggs in a large bowl. Mix in 4 Tablespoons of Hellman's Olive Oil Mayo . Using a fork,  mash until well mixed. Serve or store in the refrigerator. 

Mix in the diced celery and red onion just before serving if desired.

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