Egg Salad Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Golden grilled sandwich filled with creamy egg salad and melted cheddar cheese for a savory bite.

# What You Need:

→ Egg Salad

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon celery, finely diced
06 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Sandwich

07 - 4 slices sandwich bread (white or whole wheat)
08 - 4 slices cheddar or American cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath, then peel and chop coarsely.
02 - Combine chopped eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chives, celery, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until creamy and well combined.
03 - Lay out bread slices. Place one slice of cheese on each. Spread half the egg salad on two slices, top each with another slice of cheese, then close with remaining bread, cheese side down.
04 - Spread softened butter evenly on the outside of each sandwich.
05 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese has melted.
06 - Slice sandwiches and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms two simple things—egg salad and grilled cheese—into something that feels like a proper meal, not just leftovers on bread.
  • Ready in under 25 minutes from fridge to plate, and tastes like you've been cooking all morning.
02 -
  • Don't skip the ice bath after boiling—warm eggs turn mealy and stick to their shells, and you'll spend ten minutes cursing under your breath.
  • Medium heat is your friend here; high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts inside, which I learned the hard way and never forgot.
03 -
  • Softened butter is non-negotiable; it spreads without tearing bread and toasts more evenly than cold butter.
  • If you're making this for someone else, leave out the chives and let them add their own—it makes them feel like they're part of the magic.
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