Back in January, I spent a lot of time traveling promoting my 2nd cookbook. I often stopped for meals at Subway…and during one of those stops, I was looking over the menu in hopes of finding a new sandwich to try. The BLT caught my eye and then it got me thinking about what else would work with a BLT.
Tuna salad would work…especially with some melted Swiss on top.
What about egg salad?! I wonder if that would work…
It does! This is a perfect sandwich for this summer…and I can’t wait to try it with perfectly ripened, warm tomatoes…straight from the garden.
I really enjoyed the sweet-salty combination of the egg salad and bacon.
Egg Salad Tips and Tricks
1. Use your pastry blender to cut the eggs when making egg salad. It’s a no fuss way to get the perfect amount of egg “chunkiness” in your salad.
2. Use Sandwich Spread. I’m surprised when I find out that friends don’t know about this secret ingredient. It’s found amongst the mayo in the grocery store and I use it with mustard on sandwiches…I use it to make tuna salad…and I use it to make egg salad. It has a delicious tangy, yet sweet, flavor that is perfect for tuna and egg salads.
Egg Salad Meets the BLT Sandwich
Ingredients
- 8 eggs, hardboiled ($.80)
- about 1/2 cup sandwich spread ($.50)
- 12 slices turkey bacon, cooked ($.50) Used some from $.99 package in the freezer
- 1 large tomato, sliced ($.89)
- Couple leaves of iceberg lettuce, or other favorite variety ($.10)
- 2 loaves sweet French bread ($1.19) Manager's Special, sliced sandwich bread will work too 🙂
- Cantaloupe, or other fresh fruit as side dish ($.75)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, cut up the hardboiled eggs with a pastry blender or knife and fork. Stir in the sandwich spread. Cook the bacon as directed on package.
- Slice the bread and assembly the sandwich with the egg salad, bacon, lettuce and tomato slices. In whatever order suits your fancy.
- Enjoy Egg Salad-BLT Sandwiches with a side of fresh fruit.
[email protected] Balance Sheet says
I love egg salad and adding the blt is a great idea.
Thanks for the link up.
Dawn Vander Maas says
We love sandwich spread- I had never thought to use it for my egg salad. I will have to give that a try. Do you have a Jimmy Johns near you- buy us we can go in and buy their day old bread for 50 cents a loaf- it’s perfect for this kind of stuff
Debbie says
A simple and delicious idea I’m going to have to try that today.
Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says
Love egg salad, sounds simple and totally delicious! Thanks!
Amanda @ Buttery Bean Counter says
I really love egg salad (but it’s often one of those dishes that flies under the radar for a while until you remember how much you love it). Definitely making egg salad with bacon for my lunch tomorrow (and bringing some tangy pickles on the side).
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mary w says
My favorite sandwich at my favorite deli is a chicken salad (w/ pecans) and bacon. Same soft/crisp, sweet/salty taste.
Robin Wrob says
My favourite and fastest way to make egg salad is to place a wire mesh cooking/cooling rack over a bowl. The quarter inch mesh makes nice little cubes of egg when you press the peeled eggs thru the wire rack. I also use this technique with boiled potatoes to make hash browns.
Tammy says
I just wanted to say I love all your recipes. I have a great recipe that was my grandma’s called Grandma Sommers Stew. I am so sorry that I couldn’t seem to attach the link. You can see it at our blog on Food and Drink. I am truly learning to maneuver around on the computer. Thank-you for your patience.
Angie Atchley says
I have never heard of sandwich spread!! Does it have the mustardy taste that egg salad does? I’m going to have to try it!! I also love BLTs, so this combo rocks!
Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says
You should totally try it. We love it!
Miss Marci Lyn says
Miracle Whip has a “burger sauce” thing they make now too, that is a dijon flavor — AWESOME with egg salad, if you’re looking for that mustardy taste. Personally, I’m just an S&P and Hellmann’s girl when it comes to my egg salad. But to each her own, I say!!
Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says
Thanks for the reco…I’ve not seen that product yet! Great idea!
Jackie Brown says
We love egg salad and this is a weekly kitchen task. I’ve made removing shells a breeze with this bumper car method I think everyone can benefit from; http://momonamission.me/?p=649, enjoy no peeling from now on! This recipe is on my to-do list, sounds wonderful!