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Egg Salad Creamy Smokey Hot As In Spice Recipe

Spice up your leftover Easter eggs (or any hard-boiled eggs!) with this creamy, smoky, and subtly spicy egg salad recipe! Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed in a tortilla wrap, on crusty bread, scooped with veggies from a bread bowl, or served as a refreshing salad. The smoky paprika adds a delicious depth of flavor that will leave you wanting more!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 229.7 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Egg Salad Creamy Smokey Hot As In Spice

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How to Make Egg Salad Creamy Smokey Hot As In Spice

  1. Hard-boil 6 large eggs. Once cool, peel and chop into small pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash the eggs with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
  3. Add 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to combine.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion (optional) and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional).
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add a pinch more smoked paprika for extra heat!
  6. Serve immediately in your favorite way – in a tortilla, on bread, crackers, or as a dip with vegetables, or on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

28g

Carbs

1g

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