Crispy Egg Salad Cakes with Avocado on Toast Recipe
These Crispy Egg Salad Cakes are a delicious and innovative twist on traditional egg salad, perfect for elevating your lunchtime. Combining chopped hard-boiled eggs with creamy mayonnaise, spicy sriracha, fresh chives, and melty mozzarella, these patties are pan-fried to golden perfection and served on toasted bread with avocado for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Egg Salad Cakes
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or substitute with Swiss or grated cheddar)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (option to use kewpie mayonnaise)
- 1/2 tablespoon sriracha (optional, omit for less spice)
- 2 teaspoons chives, finely chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, a few turns
- Olive oil, for frying
To Serve
- 5 slices of your favorite bread, toasted
- Sliced or mashed avocado
Instructions
- Chop the eggs. Finely chop the 6 hard-boiled eggs to create a creamy base for the cakes.
- Mix the ingredients. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped eggs with mayonnaise, sriracha, chopped chives, and shredded mozzarella. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, then mix thoroughly.
- Heat the skillet. Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat it with olive oil to prepare for frying.
- Form patties. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the egg mixture and shape it into a compact patty.
- Fry the cakes. Place the patty onto the hot skillet and fry for 1 to 2 minutes until the bottom side is golden brown. Flip carefully and cook for another minute until the other side is golden as well, taking care not to overcook.
- Toast the bread. While frying, toast slices of your favorite bread until crispy to complement the patties.
- Assemble and serve. Top the toasted bread with sliced or mashed avocado, then place the crispy egg salad cakes on top. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful meal!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of sriracha according to your preference.
- You can substitute mozzarella with Swiss or grated cheddar cheese without changing the flavor balance significantly.
- Use olive oil sparingly to keep the cakes crispy but less oily.
- These egg salad cakes can be served as a sandwich or with a side salad for a complete lunch.
- Ensure not to overcook the patties to maintain a moist and tender interior.
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