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Close-up of creamy egg mayonnaise with fresh cress on a buttered brown bloomer slice.
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Egg & Cress Mayo Sandwich

A light and refreshing sandwich made with creamy chopped boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and fresh peppery cress, layered between soft bread slices. Perfect for tea-time, snacks, or a quick lunch, this sandwich is simple, fresh, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Lunch, Snack, Tea Time
Cuisine: British, International
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 - eggs hard-boiled and peeled
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise adjust to preferred creaminess
  • 1/4 cup fresh cress chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 8 slices sandwich bread soft white or whole wheat
  • 1 tsp butter optional, for spreading on bread

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan For boiling the eggs
  • 1 Bowl To cool and peel the eggs
  • 1 Fork or masher To mash or chop the boiled eggs
  • 1 Knife For slicing bread or spreading filling
  • 1 Cutting Board Optional, for prep
  • 1 Spoon To mix eggs with mayonnaise and cress
  • 1 Plate For assembling and serving the sandwiches

Method
 

  1. Boil the eggs:
    Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 8–10 minutes until hard-boiled. Remove from heat, cool in cold water, and peel.
  2. Prepare the filling:
    Chop or mash the boiled eggs into small pieces in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, chopped cress, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until combined.
  3. Prepare the bread:
    Optional – lightly butter the slices of bread for extra flavor and richness.
  4. Assemble the sandwich:
    Spread the egg and cress mixture evenly onto the bread slices. Top with another slice of bread to complete the sandwich.
  5. Serve:
    Cut the sandwiches diagonally or into halves for easy serving. Serve fresh for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

Serving & Presentation

Serve the Egg & Cress Mayo Sandwich fresh for the best flavor and texture. Cut each sandwich diagonally or into small finger-sized pieces for an elegant tea-time presentation. Arrange on a plate or serving tray and optionally garnish with a few extra cress leaves on top for a fresh, vibrant look.
This sandwich pairs beautifully with a cup of tea, a light salad, or vegetable sticks. Keep the filling slightly chilled until serving to maintain its creamy texture, and enjoy the soft, buttery bread with the fresh, peppery cress and smooth egg filling in every bite.