Description
A creamy, flavorful, and easy-to-make Egg Salad Sandwich with Cream Cheese featuring hard-boiled eggs, smooth cream cheese, and crunchy celery. Perfect for quick lunches, snacks, or picnics, this versatile sandwich is customizable, kid-friendly, and satisfying any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Salad Ingredients
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs
- 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bread
- Your choice of bread (classic white, whole wheat, sourdough, crusty baguette, or croissants)
Optional Add-ins and Toppings
- Chopped dill, parsley, or chives (for herbal twist)
- Bacon bits (crispy)
- Mashed avocado
- Chopped pickles or sweet relish
- Cayenne, smoked paprika, or hot sauce (for spice)
- Lettuce or tomato slices (for sandwich topping)
Instructions
- Boil and Cool Eggs: Place eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let the eggs sit for 10-12 minutes. Afterward, transfer them to ice water to cool for easy peeling and perfect texture.
- Prepare the Egg Salad Mixture: Peel and chop the eggs into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a bowl and add softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. Mix gently until creamy while keeping some texture from the eggs.
- Add Crunch and Seasonings: Stir in finely chopped celery and green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste, folding all ingredients together evenly.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread the egg salad generously on your choice of bread. Optionally, top with lettuce or tomato slices. Close the sandwich and slice if desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and better texture.
- Don’t overmix the salad to keep the eggs chunky and appealing.
- Use fresh eggs for easier peeling and better flavor.
- Toast bread for a delightful crunch contrast to the creamy filling.
- Keep egg salad refrigerated until serving to maintain freshness and safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg