Cajun Egg Salad
Elevate your sandwich routine with a new take on a lunchtime favorite - Cajun Egg Salad! This recipe features the creamy egg salad you know and love, with the flavorful addition of bold Cajun spices! A fun twist on an old classic!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 6 hard boiled eggs (see directions in post for perfect hard-boiled eggs)
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2-2 tablespoons sliced scallions
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper add more to make it more spicy
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pinch white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme rubbed between your hands
- salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional additions Louisiana-style hot sauce, relish, pickles, celery, onion
Instructions
- Chop and mash hard boiled eggs to your desired consistency. Add all the other ingredients and mix until combined. Make it extra flavorful by adding your favorite additions: hot sauce, celery, onion, pickles, or relish. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe has just a hint of heat from the cayenne pepper. To make it more mild, omit the cayenne pepper. To make it spicier, add more cayenne pepper or some hot sauce to taste.
- See directions in post on how to make PERFECT hard-boiled eggs!
- This egg salad will last 3-4 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
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