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This is hands-down the best egg salad sandwich recipe in the world. Cheddar, cream cheese, and bacon combine to create the most delectable sandwich that is quick to put together for lunch or an easy dinner.
I’ve had so many people tell me they made this egg salad recipe for their significant other and now they are not allowed to make any other version of the sandwich. It is that good!
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ingredients for our favorite egg Salad Sandwich
While we are all entitled to our favorite add-ins to create a unique egg salad recipe, this combination of ingredients makes this healthy boiled egg salad simply the best.
You will need:
- 6 eggs
- 4 pieces of cooked bacon
- 2 tablespoons chives
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 12 slices of bread
ingredient substitutions & additions
MAYONNAISE: Of course use your favorite brand of mayonnaise (or homemade) unless you’re just not a fan. Then my suggestion is substitute plain Greek yogurt.
AVOCADO: Slice it or dice it; avocado adds something wonderful to an egg salad sandwich.
BACON: Bacon makes the world go ‘round. Especially when it is crisp. However, it can be omitted if you really insist!
RELISH: A couple of teaspoons of sweet pickle relish adds magic.
EGG SALAD WRAP: Substitute a flour tortilla (wheat or spelt) for bread. Spring roll wrappers are awesome, too. Or go the veggie route: wrap the egg salad in romaine lettuce leaves, kale, or collard greens.
EGG WHITE SALAD: Want to nix the yolk? Simply make Egg White Salad instead. Might I suggest adding sliced black olives and avocado if you do? Yum!
How TO Make the perfect egg Salad for sandwiches
STEP ONE: In a small bowl, mash together cream cheese, mayo, chives, salt, and pepper.
STEP TWO: In a large bowl, use a pastry cutter to mash up eggs. Finely chop the bacon and add to eggs.
STEP THREE: Add shredded cheddar and cream cheese mixture to eggs and bacon. Mix together until everything is mixed really well and eggs are covered in cream cheese.
STEP FOUR: Serve on bread with spinach.
How long do you boil eggs for an egg salad sandwich?
Another issue of paramount importance in building the best egg salad sandwich is how long do you boil eggs for egg salad? I have a couple of ideas on that.
First is the method found here. I’ve used it successfully for a while.
And then there’s this method that I’ve recently tested. I think it might be an even better option because the shells peel off very easily and I rarely lose any of the egg:
- Boil about a half-inch to an inch of water, whichever amount would barely come through your steamer insert.
- Place cold eggs from the fridge into a steamer insert and set the steamer in the boiling water.
- Boil for 3-5 minutes. I go with the greater time because I do not like soft yolks.
- Turn off the burner but let the pan and eggs set there for about 15 minutes.
- Plunge eggs into an ice bath.
- Crack the egg shells, easily peel, and proceed with your recipe.
STORING THIS RECIPE
I think completely cooled egg salad tastes the best. In a covered container (and without the bread, wraps, etc.,) egg salad can be kept in the fridge for about three days. If you can restrain yourself.
This creamy Egg Salad Sandwich recipe is simply the best. Cheddar and cream cheese make it super creamy, and the addition of bacon and chives provide a delicious crunch in every bite—perfect for a summer day or picnic!
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The Best Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 4 pieces of cooked bacon
- 2 T chives
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 T mayonnaise
- ½ t salt
- ¼ t fresh cracked pepper
- 6 croissants
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mash together cream cheese, mayo, chives, salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, use a pastry cutter to mash up eggs. Finely chop the bacon and add to eggs.
- Add shredded cheddar and cream cheese mixture to eggs and bacon. Mix together until everything is mixed really well and eggs are covered in cream cheese.
- Serve on bread with spinach.
Will try the egg salad tomorrow! My husband loves egg salad and l believe it is going to be a hit with my husband and me! Thanks
You are right!! This is the best egg salad I have ever tasted. I plan to use it as stuffing for deviled eggs during Thanksgiving. THANK YOU!
My family loved it!!!!
Great egg salad! Loved the way you do your hard boiled eggs tried it and it works great!
My picky husband love it. Thanks
I love egg salad, this recipe is by far the best one I’ve tried! I add a little sweet relish- it adds a little extra crunch that I like!
I do have one question, is each serving of this 486 calories or is that for the whole recipe? Thank you!!
This recipe makes six servings, and that’s the calories per serving, but includes a croissant as well. So glad you liked it! 🙂
I have made this recipe numerous times, and it is always a fam favorite. It is usually served on small croissants (big ones tend to be too much bread) lined with fresh baby spinach. I slice up cantaloupe to serve with it for a nice, light, refreshing lunch. Scrumptious!
As a side note, in a pinch I used green onions on one occasion and dried chives on another. I don’t recommend either one. It changed the taste and not for the better. Fresh chives all the way.