Egg Salad Sandwich, a classic sandwich made even better.
Egg Salad is a classic sandwich filling and ours is made even better by adding ingredients that will up the flavor. We like to steam our eggs, and the peels come off with ease. A bit of dill pickle and some lemon juice add freshness and while the smoked paprika and bacon put these sandwiches over the top. These Egg Salad Sandwiches will always be a favorite lunch.
Ingredients:
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- 1/4 cup mayo (or more if desired)
- Dill pickle relish (or finely diced dill pickles)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 7-8 hard boiled eggs, finely chopped or squished with a fork
- Croissants for serving
- Smoked Paprika (optional)
- bacon crumbles (optional)
How to make Egg Salad Sandwiches:
- In a large bowl combine the chopped eggs, mayo, dill pickle relish, lemon juice, salt, pepper and smoked paprika.
- Mix ingredients well until combined.
- Serve in a big soft croissant with a spread of mayo on the inside if desired. Add green leaf lettuce to the sandwich for added color and crunch.
Tips and Tricks:
- Steaming eggs is the best way to peel them easily. Try it you’ll be surprised at how the peels come right off.
- Use a cooling rack to chop the hard boiled eggs. Just push them through into a bowl.
- Another way to chop eggs is with a pastry cutter. It chops them quickly and easily.
- Make sure to not over cook the eggs to avoid the green ring around the yolk.
Variations:
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- Add sweet pickle relish and a bit of the pickle juice for a touch of sweet tang.
- Add a little softened cream cheese for a richer filling.
- Add finely diced green onion.
- Add finely diced celery for a crunch and nutrition.
- Serve the filling on a toasted English muffin for a delicious breakfast.
- Serve on a buttery soft croissant for the ultimate sandwich!
Egg Salad Sandwiches
A classic sandwich made better with lemon juice and pickles. Smoked paprika and bacon up the flavor in this delicious sandwich.
Prep Time 10 minutesCook Time 15 minutesIngredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or more if desired
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish or finely diced pickles
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 7-8 hard boiled eggs chopped
- croissants for serving
- smoked paprika optional
- bacon crumbled, optional
Instructions
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In a large bowl combine the chopped eggs, mayo, dill pickle relish, lemon juice, salt n pepper and smoked paprika.
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Mix everything until well combined
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Serve in a big soft croissant with a spread of mayo on the inside if desired. Add green leaf lettuce to the sandwich for added color and crunch.
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How to Store:
Egg Salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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