Best Ever Egg Salad Sandwiches

Plain old egg salad goes upscale with the addition of bacon, chopped olives and dijon mustard. 8 minute cook time is for the bacon.

Saute bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp , about 8 minutes.

Using slotted spoon , transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.

Cut bacon slices crosswise in half.

Combine chopped eggs , celery , and olives in bowl.

Mix in 1 / 4 cup mayonnaise and mustard.

Season with salt and pepper.

Place toast slices on work surface.

Spread lightly with remaining mayonnaise.

Divide egg salad among 6 toast slices.

Place 4 bacon pieces , then 2 lettuce leaves atop egg salad on each.

Cover with remaining toast slices , mayonnaise side down.

Cut sandwiches diagonally in half.

bacon, hard-boiled eggs, celery, pimento stuffed olive, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, white bread, red leaf lettuce