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Egg Salad Croissants: An Incredible, Easy Lunch Idea


  • Author: Martha
  • Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

– 4 large eggs
– ¼ cup mayonnaise
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
– 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 4 croissants
– Lettuce leaves (optional)


Instructions

Creating Egg Salad Croissants is a breeze if you follow these simple steps:

1. Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Cook the Eggs: Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the eggs simmer for 9-12 minutes.
3. Cool the Eggs: After cooking, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool down for about 5 minutes.
4. Peel the Eggs: Gently crack the eggshells and peel the eggs under running water to make the process easier.
5. Prepare the Egg Salad: Chop the peeled eggs into small pieces and add them to a mixing bowl.
6. Mix the Ingredients: Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped chives, and dill to the bowl. Mix everything together using a fork until well combined.
7. Season: Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper according to your preference.
8. Chill: For best flavor, cover the bowl and let the egg salad chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (optional).
9. Cut the Croissants: Slice each croissant in half lengthwise.
10. Assemble: Spoon a generous amount of egg salad onto the bottom half of each croissant. If desired, add a lettuce leaf for extra crunch.
11. Serve: Replace the top half of the croissant and enjoy your delicious Egg Salad Croissants!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Fat: 20g
  • Protein: 10g