A creamy egg salad BLT sandwich with fresh tomatoes, soft Bibb lettuce and crispy strips of bacon makes for a stellar lunch sandwich!
This is one of those sandwiches that you can somehow eat any time of day - breakfast, lunch, even a light dinner.
It’s got eggs and bacon and bread and some lettuce and tomato for color and some veggie love. An all-in-one!
I mentioned we've been trying to change up our lunch routine around here, including with this healthy basil chicken salad.
And today's is another favorite.
Soft, creamy egg salad is loaded up with crisp cooked bacon and some fresh lettuce and tomato, all sandwiched on some hearty whole grain bread.
It's a lunch-time meal that will leave you completely satisfied.
Also, you can prep all of the parts of this sandwich ahead and just assemble them in the morning.
That makes getting out the door easier. And makes lunch something to truly look forward to.
I always use my classic egg salad recipe - and you can certainly use your go-to egg salad.
But if you want a twist, you could try making this sandwich with a curried egg salad.
Next time you’re in the mood for egg salad, or a different lunch vibe, I hope you’ll try it this way. Makes for a whole new sandwich.
Enjoy!
XO,
Kathryn
Egg Salad BLT Sandwich
Ingredients
For the egg salad:
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (I use low-fat, see notes)
- ¾ teaspoon dried dill weed (or 2 ½ tablespoons fresh if you have it)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the sandwiches:
- 8 pieces bacon
- 8 pieces bibb lettuce
- 2 large red tomatoes, sliced (8 slices total)
- 8 slices whole wheat bread
Instructions
- Place the eggs in an even layer in a large pot. Cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover and turn off heat. Let sit for 10-12 minutes. Drain in a colander and run cool water over the eggs. This helps stop the cooking and also cools them down a bit for using in your sandwiches.
- Peel the hard-boiled eggs and chop. Add the eggs to a medium-size bowl then add the mayonnaise, dill weed, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Meanwhile, cook your bacon. I like to fry mine in a pan over medium heat. It takes about 8-10 minutes on the first side, until it’s cooked and getting crispy, then flip and cook another 2-4 minutes. At least for my thick-cut bacon; regular bacon will cook faster - just keep an eye on it. You can also make your bacon in the oven if you prefer. Once cooked, drain on paper towels to absorb the extra grease.
- Toast your bread, if desired. I like it untested for regular egg salad sandwiches but I prefer it toasted for these sandwiches.
- Lay Bibb lettuce on 4 slices of bread, then top with a heaping scoop of egg salad and spread out evenly over the slice of bread. Top with 2 slices of tomato and 2 slices of bacon and then the top slice of bread.
Dawn says
Funny how I eat egg salad sandwiches and BLT sandwiches, but never thought of using egg salad for my BLT. This one sounds delicious. And, I agree, no one wants a soggy sandwich. I would gladly eat this one any time of day. Big cup of coffee and I'm set! Pinning!
Kathryn says
Thanks Dawn! They are so lovely together 🙂
Adina says
This sandwich reminds me of my youth, I spent about one year working in Malta and I used to eat BLT in a bar at least twice a week for a while, with my best friend. Followed by beer.... I have never had it since, and I have to say those sandwiches never looked as good as this one.
Kathryn says
Aww, what a great memory! Love how food can take us back in time!
Willow | Will Cook For Friends says
Hahaha, I literally bust out laughing when you said "duh, just add bacon!" So true! This sandwich is pretty much everything I want in meal -- I adore the flavors of a BLT, but often find myself craving more protein. Enter, egg salad! Total genius. I haven't made egg salad in ages, but now I'm going to have to!
Kathryn says
Ha, right?! Now I know what to do anytime my husband thinks he doesn't like something 😉 I hope you give this a try Willow!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Hahaha, that's the best way to get someone to eat anything - just add bacon! 😉 Love this sammie, Kathryn! BLT plus Egg Salad? Hand it over! 😉 I would most definitely eat this for breakfast, lunch AND dinner! Cheers, friend!
Kathryn says
Exactly, so true 😉 Thanks Cheyanne! XO
Nancy | Plus Ate Six says
My husband would be so jealous seeing what you make for your husband for lunch! I send mine off with a banana and leftovers if he's lucky 🙂
Kathryn says
Haha, he is lucky Nancy - you make him all kinds of wonderful dishes 🙂
Wendy says
I love the addition of dill to the egg salad! It is almost "fresh herbs from the garden" season, and I'm always looking for delicious ways to use the herbs. Found my next dill recipe! 🙂 The tip about the lettuce is a great idea for making lunches ahead. Thanks!
Kathryn says
Thanks Wendy! My mom always adds dill to her egg salad, so I do too 🙂
Christine at Must Love Home says
Love it! Your sandwich looks so fresh...and I always use dill in my egg salad..it just adds that "little something"! Thank you for sharing your projects with us at Friday Favorites!! Hugs- Christine at Must Love Home
Kathryn says
The dill really does give it a little zip! Thanks Christine- and thanks for hosting!
Suzy Godfrey says
This sounds so good! I haven't had egg salad in a long time and this would be great on my low carb bread!
http://justsimplesomethings.blogspot.com/2015/08/low-carb-smothered-pork-chops.html
Kathryn says
Egg salad has always been such a good comforting food to me!
Frugal Hausfrau says
lol - duh just add bacon!! Love it!! 🙂 Thanks for bringing this by Throwback Thursday!
Kathryn says
Haha, always works, right?!
Julie says
This was sooo good. Hubby said he likes it better than a standard BLT.
Kathryn Doherty says
Yay! So glad you both loved it! 😊