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Creamy Classic Egg Salad Sandwiches

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A quick and easy recipe for creamy, wholesome egg salad sandwiches with a velvety texture from blended cottage cheese and a balanced tang from Dijon and yellow mustard.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • ½ cup small-curd cottage cheese, blended until smooth
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • ½ cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley (optional)
  • 8 slices whole grain or favorite sandwich bread

Instructions

  1. Place 6 large eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pan, turn off the heat, and let sit for 12 minutes.
  2. Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes to cool.
  3. Gently tap each egg on the counter to crack the shell, then peel carefully. Chop the eggs roughly into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a blender or food processor, blend ½ cup small-curd cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped eggs and blended cottage cheese. Add 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Stir gently but thoroughly.
  6. Fold in ½ cup finely chopped celery and 2 tablespoons sliced green onion. Add 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley if using.
  7. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, starting with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, then adjust after tasting.
  8. Toast 8 slices of bread if desired. Spoon generous amounts of egg salad onto four slices, then top with remaining slices. Press gently to compact.
  9. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for a firmer texture and melded flavors.

Notes

Peeling eggs under running water helps remove stubborn shell bits. If the salad is too wet, add more chopped celery or a pinch of breadcrumbs. Lemon juice brightens the flavor. Toasting bread adds texture contrast. The recipe is forgiving if eggs are slightly overcooked; adjust mayo and lemon accordingly.

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