Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Egg (Print Version)
Eggs and cottage cheese meld with dill, pickles, and spices for a rich, satisfying sandwich spread.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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4 large eggs, hard-boiled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 cup cottage cheese
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1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
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1/3 cup dill pickles, finely diced
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1/2 teaspoon dried dill
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1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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4 slices sandwich bread
# Steps:
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Dice the hard-boiled eggs into 1/2-inch pieces. Finely dice the pickles into 1/4-inch pieces. Measure out the cottage cheese, mustard, dill, lemon juice, paprika, and seasonings.
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In a medium mixing bowl, add the cottage cheese and mustard and stir until thoroughly blended.
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Add the diced eggs, pickles, dill, lemon juice, and paprika to the bowl. Gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Spoon the egg salad evenly onto two slices of bread for each sandwich. Top with the remaining slices. Slice each sandwich in half if desired, and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For best texture, use fresh cottage cheese and drain off excess liquid before mixing.