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bacon cheddar egg salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Elizabeth Lancaster
Lincoln, NE

This egg salad is not your typical salad, I added bacon and cheese to give me more protein. This is a real winner in our household! Hope you all enjoy it as much as we do. Enjoy!!!

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6 people
prep time 45 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bacon cheddar egg salad

  • 6 lg
    eggs
  • 4 slice
    bacon
  • 1/2 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp
    mustard
  • 1 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 2 Tbsp
    white sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    white vinegar
  • 1/2 c
    onion (diced) ( i use red onion)
  • 1 tsp
    dry dill weed
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4 c
    grated cheddar cheese

How To Make bacon cheddar egg salad

  • 1
    Add the eggs to a medium sized pot and fill with water to 1 inch above the eggs. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat, cover with a lid, and let sit for 15 minutes
  • 2
    Run the eggs under cold water or place them in an ice bath until cold.
  • 3
    While the eggs are cooling, chop the bacon into bite sized pieces and fry until crisp over medium heat. Drain the fat and set aside the bacon on paper towels.
  • 4
    Peel the eggs and mash them finely with a fork. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, dry mustard,sugar,dill weed,vinegar, parsley, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Add in the bacon and cheddar cheese.
  • 5
    Can be served with crackers, on toast or bread! Can add slices of bacon to your sandwich for extra protein. Enjoy!!!
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