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Classic Egg Salad Sandwiches

Creamy, flavorful boiled egg sandwiches with mayonnaise and mustard, light, quick, and perfect for breakfast or picnics.

22 min 4 servings 340 cal/serving Easy 12 views
Classic Egg Salad Sandwiches

Instructions

  1. Boiling the Eggs
    Place the eggs in a suitable pot and cover with cold water, then place over medium heat until boiling. Let boil for 9 to 10 minutes to reach hard-boiled doneness. · 10 min
  2. Cooling and Peeling the Eggs
    Remove the eggs from the hot water and place immediately into a bowl containing ice water for 3 minutes to make peeling easy and stop the cooking process, then peel thoroughly. · 3 min
  3. Mashing the Eggs
    Cut the boiled eggs into small cubes or mash with a fork in a deep bowl until reaching the desired texture.
  4. Mixing the Filling
    Add the mayonnaise, mustard, chopped green onion, salt, and black pepper to the eggs, and gently stir the ingredients until fully combined and creamy.
  5. Assembling the Sandwiches
    Spread a light layer of butter on the toast slices as desired, then distribute the lettuce leaves over 4 slices. Spoon the egg salad mixture evenly on top, cover with the remaining toast slices, cut diagonally, and serve.

Nutrition / serving

340
cal
15
protein g
28
carbs g
18
fat g

Chef's tips

For easy-to-peel eggs with bright yolks and no gray ring, make sure to cool them immediately in ice water. You can toast the bread slices beforehand if you prefer extra crunch.