๐ฅ Ingredients (2โ3 sandwiches)
๐ฅ Egg salad
- 5โ6 hard-boiled eggs
- ยผโโ cup mayonnaise (adjust for creaminess)
- 1 tsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1โ2 tbsp finely chopped pickles or relish
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: pinch paprika or garlic powder
- Optional: chopped chives or dill
๐ฅช Sandwich
- Soft bread, brioche, or sandwich loaf
- Lettuce (optional but adds crunch)
- Butter (optional for richer flavor)
๐ฅ How to Make It
1. Boil eggs
Boil eggs for ~10โ11 minutes.
Cool in cold water and peel.
2. Mash to your style
- Rough chop = chunky texture
- Mash more = creamy spread
(Go creamy for โluxury sandwichโ vibes.)
3. Mix filling
Combine:
- eggs
- mayo
- mustard
- pickles
- seasoning
Stir until thick, creamy, and well coated.
4. Assemble
Spread egg salad onto bread.
Add lettuce if you want crunch.
Top and press lightly.
๐ What it tastes like
- Rich, creamy, and soft
- Slight tang from mustard + pickles
- Savory egg flavor with smooth texture
- Comforting and filling without being heavy
๐ Upgrades (make it elite)
- ๐ง Toast the bread for crunch contrast
- ๐ถ๏ธ Add hot sauce or chili flakes
- ๐ฅ Add avocado for extra creaminess
- ๐ง Add cheese slice for richness
- ๐ง Add garlic powder + dill for deli-style flavor
โก Pro tip
Let the egg salad sit 10โ15 minutes before assemblingโthe flavors blend and get noticeably better.
If you want, I can also make:
- ๐ฅช spicy egg salad sandwich (hot & tangy version)
- ๐ฅ high-protein gym egg salad wrap
- ๐ณ or a keto egg salad lettuce wrap version