Egg Salad, Salsa and Cheddar Sandwich

I made this for my high schooler because eggs, salsa and cheddar cheese are her 3 favorite foods. When she came home she said, "I opened my lunch box and looked at the sandwich, everyone at the lunch table looked at it in disgust and I told them that 'I think my mom has pushed it too far this time'. But then I took a bite... and boy was it good!"

If you or your kids love eggs, salsa and cheese too, I hope you'll give this one a try. I don't even love those foods (but I like them a lot) and I enjoyed this sandwich.

Egg Salad, Salsa and Cheddar Sandwich

• 2 boiled eggs
• 1-2 tsp mayo (just enough for the egg to bind)
• a spoonful of salsa
• 1 slice of cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper
• whole wheat or multi-grain hamburger bun

Take a fork to the boiled eggs and mash. Add just enough mayo for the eggs to bind. Add salt and pepper. Put slice of cheese on bread. Add about half the egg mixture, then top with salsa, then add the rest of the egg. This is to prevent the salsa from making the bread soggy.

sandwich tip-  actually 2 eggs make this quite a bit of filling and 1 egg isn't quite enough, so three eggs should make 2 sandwiches perfectly. but that may be a matter of preference.

Breakfast English Muffin Sandwich

We all love Breakfast for Dinner, so why not some Breakfast for Lunch? Am I right or am I right?

The store bought English Muffins of today (such as Thomas' brand) are so moist and delicious, they don't have to be toasted, they taste great right out of the package. And because a fried egg hardly seems an option for a lunch box I used a boiled egg in it's place. I would prefer ham to make this more Egg McMuffin like, but my high schooler always chooses turkey over ham.

Breakfast English Muffin Sandwich

• 1 English Muffin (I used Thomas' wheat)
• 1 slice sharp cheddar
• 2-3 slices ham or turkey
• 1 boiled egg
• mayo and/or mustard
• pepper

Layer cheese, meat and egg on mustard and/or mayo smothered English muffin. Dust with a little pepper, the meat should have plenty of salt. Enjoy!



Huevos Rancheros Wrap

I still have about a dozen dyed eggs left to use. How about you?

Once upon a time there was a real big egg scare. They blamed the yolk for causing high cholesterol. All of a sudden it was the food to avoid. I am so glad that fad is over. (and don't get me started on my food fad frustrations) Now it is said that you can have 1 whole egg without any cholesterol issues.

And they are good for you.

This wrap was listed as a breakfast idea here and is another great way to use those Easter eggs and fill the those lunch boxes. I made one minor change.

Huevos Rancheros Wrap

• 1 whole wheat tortilla (fajita sized)
• 1 Laughing Cow wedge (I used the Queso Fresco & Chipotle)
• 1 slice of ham
• 1 boiled egg sliced
• 1 T salsa

Layer ham, cheese, egg and salsa on tortilla. Roll up and wrap. Would be even better with guacamole and refried beans added.

Boiled Egg Dogs

This recipe has all the ingredients as an egg salad sandwich- boiled egg, relish, mayo and bread, but (as I always say) these easy changes does switch up the taste a lot. (It's a ratio thing)

Boiled Egg Dog

serves 1

• 1 boiled egg
• relish
• mayo
• salt & pepper
• hot dog bun

Peel and quarter boiled egg. Spread mayo on bun, add egg and relish to taste and sprinkle with salt & pepper.

The first time I sent this in my children's lunch boxes, my high schooler came home and said, "I don't know what that was in my lunch box, but it was good!"

Bacon & Boiled Egg Sandwich

This sandwich makes me speechless. I don't know what to say other than, bacon and boiled egg? It had to be done.

Bacon & Boiled Egg Sandwich

makes 1

• 2 boiled eggs (or 1 egg plus 1 egg white)
• 2 t. mayo (I always use light)
• 1/4 t. bacon salt
• 1 T. bacon crumbles (you choose- turkey bacon, veggie bacon or regular)
• 2 slices bread

Crumble eggs with a fork and add mayo, bacon salt and bacon. Place between 2 slices of bread.

Be prepared for your kids to come home and say, "My friend was wondering if you would make them a sandwich tomorrow."

It really happens. Especially after a sandwich like this.

Would you like to join me in trying homemade dyes for your Easter Eggs this year? Click HERE.

Would you like to know which egg boiling trick I have had the most success with? Click HERE.



Tuna & Egg Salad Sandwich

This week all of the recipes I post will call for boiled eggs, which I think it perfect since we will probably all have a dozen or two dyed eggs in our fridge after this Easter Sunday. I am pretty excited about the simple yet tastey recipes that I will be sharing.

I learned about this sandwich from my husband who grew up eating it. When he hears "Tuna Sandwich" he thinks this is it, this is THE Tuna Sandwich to him. I had a hard time because I love Tuna Sandwiches and I love Egg Salad Sandwiches, I just wasn't so sure about combining the two. But it's pretty good and I think you and your lunch box carriers might like it also. It's one of the most requested sandwiches by my middle schooler.

Tuna & Egg Salad Sandwich

makes 4

2 5oz. cans of white tuna, in water

2 boiled eggs, diced

1 T. sweet pickle relish (or to taste)

3 T. mayo (or to taste)

salt and pepper

whole wheat hot dog buns

Drain tuna and add to bowl, add diced eggs. Add pickles and mayo and salt and pepper and mix. Serve on whole wheat hot dog buns. Will taste great on any bread.

*pictured with a few spinach leaves