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The Best Creamy Classic Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe

Two halves of a thick egg salad sandwich stacked, showing creamy filling with visible egg chunks on toasted bread.
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Make the ultimate egg salad sandwich with this simple, classic recipe. You achieve a perfectly creamy texture using everyday ingredients, making it ideal for a quick lunch or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (use full-fat for best creaminess)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (optional, for tang)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices of your favorite bread (white, wheat, or sourdough)
  • Butter or mayonnaise for spreading on bread (optional)
  • Lettuce leaves and tomato slices for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel the hard-boiled eggs. Place the eggs in a medium bowl.
  2. Use a fork or a potato masher to coarsely chop the eggs. For a creamier texture, mash them more thoroughly; for more texture, leave larger chunks.
  3. Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, pickle relish (if using), salt, and pepper to the bowl with the eggs.
  4. Gently fold all ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the salad watery or pasty. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. This is your creamy egg salad filling.
  5. If you are making sandwiches immediately, lightly spread butter or a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
  6. Spoon half of the egg salad mixture onto two slices of bread. Top with lettuce and tomato, if desired. Place the remaining bread slices on top.
  7. Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately, or wrap them tightly for a make-ahead lunch.

Notes

  • For the creamiest egg salad, press the yolks through a fine-mesh sieve before mixing with the other ingredients.
  • Chill the egg salad for at least 30 minutes before assembling sandwiches; this allows the flavors to blend.
  • To make this a keto egg salad sandwich, serve the filling on lettuce wraps or toasted low-carb bread instead of traditional bread.
  • This recipe makes a great protein-packed lunch and keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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