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Simple Budget Egg Salad Sandwiches Recipe Easy Homemade with Mustard and Pickle Relish

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A quick, easy, and budget-friendly egg salad sandwich recipe featuring hard-boiled eggs, mustard, and sweet pickle relish for a creamy, tangy, and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1/2 stalk celery, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 small green onion, finely sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 8 slices sandwich bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)

Instructions

  1. Place 6 large eggs in a single layer in a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then immediately turn off the heat and cover the pot. Let the eggs sit for 12 minutes.
  2. Drain the hot water and transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water. Let them cool for at least 5 minutes. Gently tap each egg on the counter to crack the shell, then peel carefully under running cold water.
  3. While the eggs cool, finely chop 1/2 stalk celery and 1 small green onion.
  4. Roughly chop the peeled eggs and mash them with a fork or potato masher to a chunky texture.
  5. Add 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, chopped celery, and green onion to the mashed eggs. Stir gently until combined. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Lay out 8 slices of bread. Evenly spread the egg salad on 4 slices, then top with the remaining bread slices. Optionally, toast the sandwiches lightly in a skillet.
  7. Cut sandwiches diagonally or in halves and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Notes

Use older eggs (about a week old) for easier peeling. Peeling under running cold water helps remove shell bits. Do not overmix the egg salad to maintain a creamy and chunky texture. Prepare egg salad a few hours ahead and chill for best flavor. Keep bread separate if storing to avoid sogginess. Add a teaspoon of milk or extra mayo if the salad is too thick; add more chopped egg or relish if too runny.

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