Gourmet Egg Salad Sandwich

By kjs1010

The unexpected pairing of pesto and Jarlsberg cheese compliments the egg salad tremendously. The amount of each ingredient can vary depending on taste.

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices sourdough bread or your favorite bread
• 2 Tbs pesto
• 4 slices Jarlsberg cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.

Preheat oven broiler and set rack about 6 inches from heat source.

Mix eggs, mayo, mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl; fold in crumbled bacon.

Toast bread under broiler until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Spread pesto evenly on each slice of bread; top with 1/4 egg salad mixture and spread to cover completely. Top each sandwich with 1 slice cheese.

Return sandwiches to broiler and cook until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Serve sandwiches warm and open-faced.