Gourmet Egg Salad Sandwich
This egg salad sandwich is loosely based on an open-faced egg salad sandwich served at a local bistro. The unexpected pairing of pesto and jarlsberg compliments the egg salad tremendously. The amounts of each ingredient can vary depending on taste
Steps
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat , turning occasionally , until evenly browned , about 10 minutes.
Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
Crumble.
Preheat oven broiler and set rack about 6 inches from heat source.
Mix eggs , mayonnaise , mustard , salt , and pepper in a bowl.
Fold in crumbled bacon.
Toast sourdough bread under broiler until lightly browned , about 2 minutes.
Spread pesto evenly on each slice of bread.
Top with 1 / 4 egg salad mixture and spread to cover completely.
Top each sandwich with 1 slice jarlsberg cheese.
Return sandwiches to broiler and cook until cheese is melted , 2 to 3 minutes.
Served sandwiches warm and open-faced.
Ingredients
bacon, hard-cooked eggs, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, salt & fresh ground pepper, sourdough bread, pesto sauce, jarlsberg cheese