Savory Bacon & Pesto Egg Salad Toast
Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic favorite with this Savory Bacon & Pesto Egg Salad Toast. Inspired by a charming local bistro's open-faced sandwich, this recipe takes the humble egg salad to gourmet heights by incorporating crispy bacon, aromatic pesto, and creamy Jarlsberg cheese. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors, with the rich, nutty taste of the cheese beautifully complementing the zesty notes of pesto and the heartiness of the egg salad. Perfect for a leisurely lunch or as a satisfying snack, this dish is not just a meal but an experience that combines comfort and elegance.
4
Servings
N/A
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Bacon
4 slices (Cooked until crispy and crumbled)
Hard-cooked eggs
4 (Chopped)
Mayonnaise
1/4 cup (None)
Yellow mustard
1 teaspoon (None)
Salt
to taste (None)
Fresh ground pepper
to taste (None)
Sourdough bread
4 slices (Toasted)
Pesto sauce
2 tablespoons (None)
Jarlsberg cheese
4 slices (None)
Instructions
1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the bacon slices and cook until crispy and evenly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Turn the slices occasionally for even cooking. Once done, remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
2
While the bacon is cooking, preheat your oven's broiler and adjust the rack to about 6 inches from the heat source to prepare for toasting the bread.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped hard-cooked eggs, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Gently fold in the crumbled bacon until evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
4
Take the sourdough bread slices and place them under the broiler for about 2 minutes, or until they are lightly toasted and golden brown. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
5
Once toasted, remove the bread from the oven and spread an even layer of pesto on each slice. Generously top each slice with about 1/4 of the egg salad mixture, making sure to cover the bread completely.
6
Finally, place a slice of Jarlsberg cheese on top of each open-faced sandwich. Return the sandwiches to the broiler and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7
Serve the sandwiches warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Bacon & Pesto Egg Salad Toast?
It is a gourmet open-faced sandwich that combines classic egg salad with crispy bacon, aromatic pesto, and melted Jarlsberg cheese on sourdough bread.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe is designed to make 4 servings.
What type of bread is best for this recipe?
The recipe specifically calls for 4 slices of sourdough bread.
What type of cheese is used in this egg salad toast?
Jarlsberg cheese is used to provide a rich and nutty flavor that complements the pesto.
How do I cook the bacon for this sandwich?
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until it is crispy and evenly browned.
How should the eggs be prepared?
You will need 4 hard-cooked eggs that have been chopped for the salad mixture.
What ingredients are in the egg salad mixture?
The mixture consists of chopped hard-cooked eggs, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, salt, freshly ground pepper, and crumbled bacon.
How much mayonnaise is required?
The recipe uses 1/4 cup of mayonnaise.
What is the role of pesto in this recipe?
Pesto sauce is spread directly onto the toasted bread to add zesty notes and aromatic flavor.
How do I toast the sourdough bread?
Place the bread slices under the broiler for about 2 minutes until they are lightly toasted and golden brown.
How do I melt the cheese on the toast?
After assembling the toast with egg salad and cheese, return it to the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Is this sandwich served hot or cold?
This sandwich is served warm after being broiled to melt the cheese.
How much pesto sauce should I use?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of pesto sauce in total.
Where should I place the oven rack for broiling?
Adjust the oven rack to about 6 inches from the heat source.
Can I add garnishes to this dish?
Yes, you can garnish the finished sandwiches with fresh herbs if desired.
What type of mustard is recommended?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard.
How do I handle the bacon after it finishes cooking?
Remove it from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease before crumbling it.
Is this an open-faced sandwich?
Yes, this recipe is for an open-faced toast or sandwich.
What should the texture of the bacon be?
The bacon should be cooked until it is crispy.
Can I make this recipe quickly?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe suitable for lunch or a snack.
How many slices of cheese are needed?
You will need 4 slices of Jarlsberg cheese, one for each piece of toast.
Is salt and pepper included in the recipe?
Yes, salt and fresh ground pepper are added to the egg salad mixture to taste.
When should I crumble the bacon?
Crumble the bacon once it has cooled enough to handle after draining.
What makes this recipe 'gourmet'?
The addition of aromatic pesto, crispy bacon, and Jarlsberg cheese elevates the standard egg salad into a gourmet experience.
What category does this recipe fall into?
It is categorized as a lunch item and a sandwich.
How much egg salad goes on each slice of bread?
You should use about 1/4 of the egg salad mixture per slice of sourdough.
What is the inspiration for this recipe?
It was inspired by an open-faced sandwich from a charming local bistro.
Do I need to preheat the oven?
Yes, you should preheat the broiler while the bacon is cooking.
Should I watch the bread while it is under the broiler?
Yes, you should keep an eye on it to avoid burning as it only takes about 2 minutes.
Are there any specific dietary tags for this recipe?
Tags include lunch, sandwich, egg salad, bacon, pesto, sourdough, and gourmet.