Egg Mayo
Hard-boiled eggs mashed with mayonnaise, mustard and salt and spread on buttered bread. Two servings in 15 minutes.
What to Put on the Table With Egg Mayo
- Salad cress
- Crisps
- Sliced tomato
- Cup of tea
Making Egg Mayo, Step by Step
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Lower the eggs into boiling water and cook for 9 minutes. Cool in cold water for 5 minutes, then peel.
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Mash the eggs roughly with a fork. Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper.
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Butter the bread. Spread the egg mixture over two slices and close with the others.
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Cut in half and serve.
A Few Notes
Cool the eggs in cold water before peeling.
Add the mayonnaise gradually to control the texture.
Make it just before serving so the bread stays fresh.
Leftovers
The filling keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Assemble the sandwiches fresh.
Egg Mayo: Your Questions Answered
How long does Egg Mayo take to make?
About 15 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.
What are the key tips for making Egg Mayo?
Cool the eggs in cold water before peeling. Add the mayonnaise gradually to control the texture. Make it just before serving so the bread stays fresh.
What should I serve with Egg Mayo?
Salad cress; Crisps; Sliced tomato; Cup of tea.
How should Egg Mayo be stored?
The filling keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Assemble the sandwiches fresh.
Is Egg Mayo suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Egg Mayo?
About 511 kcal per serving, with 18 g protein, 31 g carbohydrate and 35 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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