Best 6 Egg And Watercress Tea Sandwiches Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our egg and watercress tea sandwiches. These dainty treats are not just visually appealing but also bursting with flavors and textures. The combination of creamy eggs, peppery watercress, and soft bread creates a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your palate. Perfect for afternoon tea parties, brunches, or light lunches, these sandwiches are guaranteed to impress your guests.

Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences. From the classic combination of hard-boiled eggs and watercress to the more adventurous smoked salmon and watercress filling, there's a recipe for every taste. We also have vegetarian options, such as the avocado and watercress tea sandwiches, for those who prefer a meatless meal.

Each recipe is carefully crafted with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in your culinary endeavors. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, you'll find our recipes easy to follow and enjoyable to make. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a delicious adventure together.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

VICTORIAN WATERCRESS TEA SANDWICHES FOR HIGH TEA AND PICNICS



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During Victorian times, children used to take watercress sandwiches to school in place of meat ones. I love them, especially when cut into small trianges and served with a cuppa (cup of tea!). Use the freshest bread - I like to use wholemeal, and a fresh salted farmhouse butter. I have included a soup idea at the end of the recipe, to be made with the excess stalks! So a soup and sandwich recipe then!

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 8 Rounds of Sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 bunches watercress
softened butter
16 thin slices bread
sea salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Snip the stalks from the watercress and place the leafy ends on kitchen paper to absorb any water. Butter the bread generously, arrange the watercress over 4 slices and season. Top with the remaining bread, cut into triangles or fingers and serve.
  • NB. (Don't discard the watercress stalks; they can be made into a soup. Soften a chopped onion in a pan with butter, add 250ml whole milk and bring to the boil. Add the stalks, cook for 1 minute then liquidise until smooth and foamy.).

EGG 'N' CRESS TEA SANDWICHES



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These tea sandwiches look very festive when we cut them out with a holly leaf cookie cutter. We use both white and wheat bread to vary the color and flavor.-Linda Ault, Newberry, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 tea sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 hard-boiled large eggs, finely chopped
1/4 cup minced watercress, chives or parsley
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons butter, softened
8 slices whole wheat and/or white bread

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the eggs, watercress, olives, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Spread butter over one side of each slice of bread., Spread egg mixture over butter side of four bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices. Top with remaining bread, buttered side down. Using a 3-in. holly-leaf-shaped cookie cutter, cut out two tea sandwiches from each sandwich.

Nutrition Facts :

EGG AND WATERCRESS TEA SANDWICHES



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Just like the dainty sandwiches served at Harrods! For a less traditional tea sandwich, you can use pumpernickel, rye or sourdough bread, thinly sliced. For a visual treat, garnish the patter of sandwiches with edible flowers such as pansies or nasturtiums, along with the watercress.

Provided by Daydream

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 32 triangles

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
1/3-1/2 cup mayonnaise (best quality or homemade)
salt and pepper, to taste
Tabasco sauce, to taste
2 bunches watercress, washed, stems removed
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
16 slices very fresh bread (use firm white or wholemeal bread, sliced very thin)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Remove the crusts from the bread.
  • Chop the eggs, and gently mix in a bowl with the chopped watercress and chives. Add just enough mayonnaise to moisten and bind the mixture the mayonnaise. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Tabasco, and gently mix well.
  • Spread half of the slices of bread with the egg and watercress mixture, and place the remaining slices of bread on top.
  • Lightly spread the outside edge of each sandwich with mayonnaise and dip into the chopped parsley.
  • Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.
  • To serve, arrange the sandwiches on a platter, and garnish with the remaining watercress.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.8, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 40.4, Sodium 115, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 2.2

EGG AND WATERCRESS SANDWICHES



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Provided by Victoria Granof

Categories     Sandwich     Egg     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Spring     Watercress     Cookie     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 slices soft challah or whole-wheat bread
4 tablespoons watercress leaves, stems removed

Steps:

  • 1. Mash the eggs with a fork until crumbly.
  • 2. Stir in half the mayonnaise and the salt and pepper.
  • 3. Spread the remaining mayonnaise on the bread.
  • 4. Assemble 2 sandwiches, dividing the egg salad and watercress evenly between them.
  • 5. Trim the crusts and cut each sandwich into quarters.

CURRIED EGG & WATERCRESS TEA SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Curried Egg & Watercress Tea Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 24 triangles

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled
1/4 cup good-quality mayonnaise
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 ounces unsalted butter, softened
12 slices whole wheat bread
1 bunch watercress

Steps:

  • Mash eggs with mayonnaise and curry powder, stir in parsley and season to taste.
  • Butter bread and divide filling between 6 slices.
  • Add cress, top with remaining slices, remove crusts and serve cut into quarters.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 41, Sodium 103.8, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 1, Protein 2.5

EGG AND WATERCRESS SANDWICHES



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Made with toasted brioche and sliced eggs, these are a hearty take on delicate tea sandwiches.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 large eggs
16 slices brioche, toasted
1/2 cup Martha's Lemony Mayonnaise or best-quality store-bought mayonnaise
2 cups watercress, trimmed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cover eggs with water in a saucepan by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 13 minutes.
  • Drain, and run under cold water. Peel, and slice into rounds.
  • Spread brioche slices generously with mayonnaise. Top each of 8 slices with 1 sliced egg and 1/4 cup watercress. Season with salt and pepper. Sandwich with remaining brioche.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful tea sandwich, use high-quality bread and fresh ingredients.
  • If you don't have watercress, you can substitute another type of leafy green, such as arugula or spinach.
  • To make the sandwiches ahead of time, assemble them and then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • When you're ready to serve the sandwiches, bring them to room temperature for about 30 minutes before unwrapping them.
  • For a fun and elegant presentation, cut the sandwiches into triangles or rounds.

Conclusion:

Egg and watercress tea sandwiches are a classic British dish that is perfect for afternoon tea or a light lunch. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying sandwich that is sure to please everyone.

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