Crispy Egg Salad Recipe
Crispy Egg Salad is a delightful twist on the classic egg salad, featuring a crispy pan-fried outer layer with melted mozzarella cheese inside. This recipe combines hard-boiled eggs, creamy mayonnaise, spicy sriracha, and fresh chives, making for a savory and satisfying sandwich topping or snack that is best enjoyed warm and fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich, Snack
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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Egg Salad Mixture
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (option to use Kewpie mayonnaise)
- ½ tablespoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoons chopped chives
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, a few turns
For Cooking and Serving
- Olive or avocado oil cooking spray, for pan frying
- 1 slice of bread, toasted
- Sliced or mashed avocado, to spread on toast
- Jalapeño slices, for topping
Instructions
- Mix the Egg Salad: Chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and place them into a mixing bowl. Add the mayonnaise, sriracha, chopped chives, shredded mozzarella cheese, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Pan Fry the Egg Salad: Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly spray with olive or avocado oil cooking spray. Spoon about ¼ cup of the egg mixture onto the skillet and gently flatten into a patty shape. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy, then carefully flip and sear for an additional 1 minute. Avoid overcooking to prevent the cheese from melting excessively and making the patties difficult to flip.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Toast a slice of bread to your liking. Spread a generous layer of sliced or mashed avocado onto the toast. Place the crispy egg salad patty on top, and finish with a few jalapeño slices for a spicy kick. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the perfect balance of creamy, crispy, and spicy flavors.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the egg salad patties to maintain a crispy exterior and prevent excessive cheese melting.
- You can adjust the amount of sriracha to suit your preferred spice level.
- Kewpie mayonnaise adds an extra layer of umami flavor but regular mayonnaise works well too.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Use fresh jalapeño slices for an added spicy freshness, or omit if you prefer a milder taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
Keywords: crispy egg salad, pan-fried egg salad, egg salad sandwich, mozzarella cheese egg salad, spicy egg salad
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