Heart-Shaped Boiled Eggs

Valentine's Day and Heart Healthy Month are upon us! These boiled eggs are so versatile and can be used as a fun appetizer for a Galentine's party, a thoughtful breakfast for a loved one, or a healthy snack for the kids. Special thanks to Anna The Red for the step-by-step how-to!

Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 40 mins

Ingredients/Materials

• Braswell Family Farms eggs
• Milk carton or juice carton (cut open, washed well and dried)
• Chopstick, skewer or straw
• Rubber bands

Directions

1. Cut carton to about 3" x 8" and fold it in half lengthwise.

• Make the boiled eggs.

1. Place your eggs in a pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from the heat and set aside 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Drain, cool in ice water and peel.
4. Note: cook 4-5 minutes for soft boiled eggs and 7-8 minutes for medium boiled eggs.

• After peeling the egg and while it is still warm, put the egg on the milk carton, place a chopstick on the center of the egg, and put rubber bands on both ends.

• Leave it for about 10 minutes.
• Take the chopstick off and cut the egg in half.

Decorative options:

• Sprinkle paprika over the eggs for added flavor and decor.
• Remove the yolks and soak the peeled eggs in beet juice for at least 12 hours, dying them a pink and purplish color.
• Turn the heart-shaped eggs in deviled eggs with your favorite twist on the classic.