Brioche Sandwich with Egg Salad

5 from 5 votes

Brioche Sandwich with Egg Salad

My Brioche Sandwich with Egg Salad is the epitome of an artfully crafted sandwich. It's light and lovely, ideal for a weekend brunch, a ladies lunch, or as a sophisticated addition to your tea time spread. The fact that this recipe is made with just 10 simple ingredients belies the complexity these brioche sandwiches hold within each bite.

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Servings: Sandwich

Calories: 307kcal

Author: Emily Laurae

Equipment

Ingredients

10 Eggs
½ cup Mayonaise kewpie is my favorite!
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 Lemon 1 teaspoon juice & zest of one lemon
1 tablespoon Chopped Dill
½ cup Chopped Celery
1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley
Salt and pepper to season
2 Slices Brioche Bread
2 Pieces Butter lettuce

Instructions

Start by hard boiling your eggs. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with enough water so they're fully submerged. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
10 Eggs
After boiling, place the eggs in cold water to stop the cooking process.
Peel the boiled eggs and chop them into small pieces.
In a bowl, combine the chopped eggs with mayonnaise, a dash of dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped dill, celery, parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
½ cup Chopped Celery, 1 tablespoon Chopped Dill, 1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley, ½ cup Mayonaise, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, Salt and pepper, 1 Lemon
Mix everything together until well combined. The consistency should be creamy but still have some chunks of egg.
Slice your brioche bread if it’s not pre-sliced. You can lightly toast the slices if you prefer a bit of crunch.
2 Slices Brioche Bread
Lay a couple of butter lettuce leaves on one slice of bread.
2 Pieces Butter lettuce
Spread a generous amount of egg salad over the lettuce.Top with the second slice of brioche bread.
Cut the sandwich in half if desired, and enjoy!

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Notes

Expert Tips

Choosing the Right Brioche: Opt for high-quality, fresh brioche bread for the best experience. The bread should be soft and slightly sweet with a rich, buttery flavor. If you're up for it, homemade brioche will elevate this sandwich even further AND give you more bragging rights.
Perfecting the Egg Salad: The key to a delicious egg salad is in how you cook the eggs. Aim for firm yet creamy yolks and avoid overcooking, as this can lead to a chalky texture. Gently folding the chopped eggs with the other ingredients ensures the perfect texture, as opposed to mashing it to oblivion.
Serve It Fresh: To maintain the perfect brioche texture, it's important to eat the sandwich soon after assembly. If you want to make your co-workers jealous, I suggest packing the egg salad and butter lettuce in one container (using the lettuce like a cup holder for the salad) and the brioche in another. When it's time to eat, use the lettuce like handles to assemble the sandwich!

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