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The Best Southern Egg Salad Sandwiches (Creamy & Classic)


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  • Prep Time: 20 minutes (Includes egg boiling time)
  • Total Time: 20 minutes (Includes egg boiling time)
  • Yield: 4 regular sized sandwiches and 10 to 12 small tea sandwiches

Description

Southern egg salad sandwiches made with simple ingredients. Creamy, classic, and perfect for lunch, picnics, or easy meals.


Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Duke’s mayonnaise (to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup sweet salad cubes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil your eggs perfectly: Place them in a saucepan, cover with cold water. Add a dash of salt to the water. Bring water to a roaring boil, then turn off the heat and let sit, covered, for 10–12 minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice bath, then peel once cooled.
  2. Chop the cooled, hard-boiled eggs.
  3. Add them to a mixing bowl with mayonnaise, mustard, and sweet salad cubes.
  4. Season with salt and pepper
  5. Stir until creamy and well combined.
  6.  Serve on soft white bread for the perfect Southern egg salad sandwich. Don’t forget the potato chips!!

Egg salad is also delicious served on Riz Crackers too.

Notes

Storage Tips

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
  • Best enjoyed within 2–3 days
  • Do not freeze
  • Stir before serving if it separates slightly

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2/3 cup
  • Calories: 330 calories (Doesn’t include bread. Values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.)
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Protein: 17 g
  • Cholesterol: 350