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Creamy Bacon Egg Salad

Egg Salad with Bacon

Essen Paradies
Get ready to dig into my bacon egg salad! It's a flavor explosion with creamy dressing, crispy bacon, tangy pickles, and perfectly boiled eggs. Trust me, one bite and you'll be hooked!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs
  • 4 slices of bacon
  • 2 pickles finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 sour cream
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Eggs:
    Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes.
    Transfer the boiled eggs to an ice bath for 10 minutes to cool.
    Peel the eggs and cut them in half. Remove the yolks and set aside.
  • Make the Dressing:
    In a bowl, add the egg yolks, mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and mash with a fork until smooth.
  • Assemble the Salad:
    Chop the egg whites into small pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
    Cook the bacon slices until crispy, then crumble or chop them into small pieces.
    Add the chopped pickles and bacon to the bowl with the egg whites.
  • Combine and Serve:
    Pour the prepared dressing over the egg whites, bacon, and pickles.
    Gently fold everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.
    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
    Serve the creamy bacon egg salad chilled or at room temperature as a delicious sandwich filling, salad topping, or appetizer.

Notes

Boiling Eggs: Ensure that the eggs are boiled just right to avoid overcooking, which can result in rubbery egg whites and dry yolks. Follow the recommended boiling time and immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and make them easier to peel.
Dressing Consistency: Pay attention to the consistency of the dressing. You want it to be creamy and smooth, so adjust the quantities of mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard accordingly. Be cautious not to add too much liquid (like lemon juice) too quickly, as it can make the dressing too thin.
Balancing Flavors: Taste the salad before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add salt and pepper gradually to achieve the perfect balance of flavors. Additionally, consider the overall flavor profile and adjust the acidity (lemon juice) or tanginess (mustard) to suit your preferences.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal
Keyword Bacon egg salad, Creamy egg salad, Easy egg salad recipe, Homemade egg salad, Tangy egg salad dressing
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