The Creamiest Egg Salad Sandwich

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The egg salad in this sandwich gets its creamy texture from finely grating the eggs, which blends the whites and yolks together so you get a bit of both in each bite. A microplane grater is the best tool to use to get that perfect, uniform texture, but a fine-mesh sieve will work well too. We top the egg salad with a little bit of Parmesan cheese and toast the sandwiches in a skillet with a little butter to make this creamy sandwich extra special.

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Amanda Stanfield
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Amanda Stanfield

Amanda Stanfield is a Test Kitchen assistant in the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthfully. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie.

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Published on June 24, 2024
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Amanda Holstein
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Amanda Holstein fell in love with baking at the age of 6, and has continued to grow her passion through culinary school and working in bakeries. For more than 10 years, she worked at multiple well-known restaurants and bakeries in the Orlando, Florida, area, preparing delicious scratch-made desserts and assisting with dinner events, before becoming a test kitchen assistant at Dotdash Meredith.

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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Nut-Free Vegetarian High-Protein
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the ingredients to make The Creamiest Egg Salad Sandwich

Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines

Ingredients

  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill

  • 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • 4 (1-ounce) slices whole-wheat bread

  • 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

  1. Using a microplane, grate eggs into a medium bowl. (Alternatively, press eggs through a fine-mesh sieve set over a medium bowl.) Add onion, mayonnaise, mustard, chives, dill, nutritional yeast, pepper and salt; gently fold together until just combined and creamy.

    a step to make The Creamiest Egg Salad Sandwich

    Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines

  2. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the egg salad onto each of 2 bread slices; top each with 1 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan. Top with the remaining 2 bread slices; press down gently on each sandwich.

    a step to make The Creamiest Egg Salad Sandwich

    Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines

  3. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; swirl to coat. Add the sandwiches; cook, flipping once, until the bread is golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes.

    a recipe photo of The Creamiest Egg Salad Sandwich

    Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

603 Calories
42g Fat
31g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 1 sandwich
Calories 603
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 24g 49%
Total Fat 42g 54%
Saturated Fat 15g 73%
Cholesterol 420mg 140%
Vitamin A 276µg
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Vitamin D 2µg
Vitamin E 4mg 24%
Folate 135µg
Vitamin K 43µg
Sodium 881mg 38%
Calcium 235mg 18%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 66mg 16%
Potassium 387mg 8%
Zinc 3mg 25%
Vitamin B12 1µg
Omega 3 1g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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