My Special Egg Salad Recipe

If you’re looking for an egg salad, you need to try My Special Egg Salad! It’s rich, bright, creamy, and good—the perfect low-carb lunch or dinner that will leave you feeling fueled.

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Whenever I make this salad, everyone raves about how rich and delicious it is. My friend would always say,” It’s so special.” So it became Maria’s Special Egg Salad. Okay, let’s go with that name! Everyone has called it that ever since.

It truly is a savory treat. Perfect for lunches, parties, bridal shower tea sandwiches. Really anything you can think of. We could never get over the flavors of the bland and dry egg salad.

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If your looking for a egg salad, you need to try My Special Egg Salad! So rich and creamy good. It really is SO delicious!

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It takes about 20 minutes, from start to finish, to make this egg salad recipe.
• This egg salad offers a twist with cream cheese, making it ultra-rich and tasty.
• You can use this recipe to prep meals for the week.
• Versatile in terms of ingredients, you can add to it to add more flavor.
• A budget-friendly meal that will feed the whole family.
• This is a low-carb meal option!

🛒Ingredients

Next time you are in the grocery store pick up these simple ingredients so that you can make this recipe this week.

• 3 ounces cream cheese
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ½ teaspoon sugar or sweetner
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper
• 6 hard-boiled eggs

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🔪 How to Make This Special Egg Salad

Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch

Slowly bring water to a boil over medium heat. When the water has reached a boil, cover and remove from heat.

Let sit for 12 minutes. Rinse with cold water and peel eggs.

In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

Add mayo, sugar, onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Chop and fold in eggs. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Serve on your favorite bread, lettuce cups, celery, or off the spoon!

🥫Storing

If stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, this salad can last for 3-4 days. But we never have it last that long. I would say if you want a lot of leftovers, then make a double batch! because this is going to be a definite favorite!

Serve With

You can eat your egg salad as a sandwich, in a tortilla roll-up, or even on lettuce or crackers. Then, for sides, do a simple salad, salty potato chips, or a fruit salad. The possibilities are endless on how you can serve up this recipe.

💭 Tips and Variations

Here are some helpful tips to set you up for success.

• Finely chop all eggs into uniform pieces. That way, when you bite into the sandwich, it is not overpowering bites.
• Add in diced red onion, celery, pickles, and other veggies to add more texture and flavor.
• Refrigerate the egg mixture until you are ready to serve. Allowing your egg salad to stay chilled will help blend the flavors even more.
• Make sure to cook your eggs thoroughly without overcooking them. You have soft and flavorful eggs to mix in the bowl.
• You can squeeze lemon juice to punch citrus and brightness to the sandwich mixture.
• Greek yogurt can be used to replace the mayonnaise for a more protein-packed option.
• Toast your bread or croissant to make a crunchy texture.

⁉️ FAQ

Can I freeze egg salad?

Unfortunately, it is not recommended to freeze the egg salad. It will become grainy and break down enough to become watery.

What type of bread is best for egg salad sandwiches?

Croissants, whole grain, sourdough, rye bread or even a multigrain bread all works great for pairing with the salad.

How do I prevent my egg salad sandwiches from getting soggy?

Place lettuce or cheese between the bread and your egg salad to keep the sandwiches from becoming soggy as they sit in the fridge. This is a handy hack if you plan to pack sandwiches for lunch.

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