HARD-COOKED EGG AND BASIL-BUTTER SANDWICH

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Hard-Cooked Egg and Basil-Butter Sandwich image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     lunch, quick, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
Fine sea salt, to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped basil (or chives or parsley)
1 small garlic clove, minced, optional
8 slices sandwich bread
Pepper, to taste
Lettuce leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the eggs in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat. Have a bowl of ice water ready. After 9 minutes, transfer the eggs to the ice water to cool completely. Peel and slice.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the butter, lemon juice and a pinch salt. Stir in the basil and the garlic, if using.
  • Spread the bread thickly with seasoned butter, all the way to the edges. Lay the egg slices on four of the bread slices and season with salt and pepper. Top with lettuce leaves and the remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 184 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Fdrag Gamer
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Behailu Behailudejene
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This is a great recipe for a summer picnic.


Geno Hayward
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I can't wait to try this sandwich with different types of bread and toppings.


Lelani Herring
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The basil butter is amazing!


Idoit India
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I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this sandwich blew me away. It's so delicious and satisfying.


Siyam Hossen
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This sandwich is a great option for a packed lunch.


Ranafaisal Rehman
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful sandwich.


Taha Virk
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This sandwich is a great way to use up leftover hard-cooked eggs.


Jhabi Maya
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Peter makan
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This sandwich is so good, I could eat it every day.


Becky Mercy
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I'm definitely going to be making this sandwich again and again.


Tahmina Yesmin
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This is the best egg salad sandwich I've ever had.


Arslan Asif
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I added some chopped bacon to my sandwich and it was amazing!


Areeba Hafeez
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This sandwich is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast, lunch, or snack.


Angie Dennis
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I used whole wheat bread instead of white bread and it was still delicious.


Noman Raza
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead in the basil butter. It turned out great!


Ashiq Ali
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I love the addition of basil to the butter. It gives the sandwich a really fresh and flavorful taste.


Shaimaa Maged
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. I'm definitely going to be making this sandwich again.


Mazhar Sadiq
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I made this sandwich for lunch today and it was a hit! My coworkers all loved it.


Darine Haitham
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This sandwich is absolutely delicious! The combination of the hard-cooked egg, basil butter, and soft bread is perfect.