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by Brenda Score onApril 10, 2019 (updated March 18, 2022)
Breakfast Egg Salad with Bacon is creamy and loaded with flavor – there’s just something magical about the addition of bacon. It’s the perfect protein-packed way to start your day!
A Flavorful Protein-Packed Breakfast
Why, oh why, have I never added bacon to my egg salad before this?! This Breakfast Egg Salad with Bacon iscreamy and loaded with flavor. Plus, it’s packed with protein. The perfect way to start your day!
I’ve added chopped bacon to deviled eggs, and to so many other breakfast and non-breakfast dishes in my lifetime. But my egg salad has never had this privilege. The only thing I can promise you now is that I’m ready to make up for lost time!
Where This Recipe Comes From
This breakfast recipe for egg salad with bacon comes from Andie Mitchell‘s book Eating in the Middle. I’ve had the pleasure to meet Andie in person, and it’s impossible to not be smitten by her joyful, unpretentious presence. She’s sweet as pie.
I’m a believer in Andie’s philosophy about “eating in the middle”, where it’s all about balance. Her book includes beautiful recipes that are fresh and real and mostly wholesome, with an emphasis on big flavors.
But there’s also some splurging mixed in, likean indulgent peanut butter mousse pie with marshmallow whipped cream that I can’t stop thinking about. Because when you eat really well most of the time, a slice of peanut butter pie once in awhile is a reward worth waiting for.
If you’re not familiar with Andie’s story about her struggles with obesity, losing weight, and finding balance, be sure to check out her first bookIt Was Me All Along, a New York Times bestselling memoir.
Egg Salad with Bacon
Another thing that Ilove about Andie is that she’s not afraid to add a little bacon to her plate.
Amen.
Amen.
And Amen!!!
Those gloriously salty, smoky bites of bacon take egg salad to a whole new level. You simply must try this breakfast egg salad with bacon.
This bacon and egg salad recipe is creamy and flavorful, with a just-right mix of mayo, plain Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard. And, of course, I start with my favorite easy peel hard boiled eggs recipe!
I added a bit of fresh arugula and tomato to my toasted breakfast sandwich, but feel free to just enjoy the egg salad with bacon all on its own. It’s really all you need.
A few other breakfast/brunch items you might enjoy:
- Homemade Almond Coconut Granola
- Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Ripple
- Breakfast Salad with Berry Yogurt Dressing
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Breakfast Egg Salad with Bacon
Yield: 4 servings
prep time: 15 minutes mins
total time: 15 minutes mins
This breakfast egg salad is creamy and loaded with flavor. There’s just something magical about the addition of bacon. It’s the perfect way to get your day started off on the right foot!
4.5 Stars (17 Reviews)
Ingredients
- 6 large easy-peel hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped – make perfect hard boiled eggs with this easy peel hard boiled eggs recipe!
- 2 T. full-fat mayonnaise
- 2 T. plain 2% Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 4 slices cooked bacon chopped
- 3 T. finely chopped red onion
- 1 T. finely chopped fresh chives
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 4 pieces 100% whole-grain bread toasted
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine eggs, mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, bacon, red onion, chives, salt, and pepper. Serve on toast. If desired, add a few arugula leaves and chopped or sliced fresh tomato. Egg salad will keep in an airtight container for a day or two in the refrigerator.
Notes
adapted just slightly from Eating in the Middle by Andie Mitchell
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 310kcal Carbohydrates: 16g Protein: 18g Fat: 19g Saturated Fat: 5g Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g Cholesterol: 295mg Sodium: 692mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 3g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.
Did you make this recipe?Please leave a comment below. And share a photo on Instagram with the hashtag #afarmgirlsdabbles or tag @farmgirlsdabble!
© Brenda | A Farmgirl’s Dabbles
Cuisine: American
Course: Breakfast
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of Eating in the Middle for my review. All opinions are 100% my own.This post was previously published in 2016. I updated some of the photographs and some of the text in 2019.
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Sunny —Reply
I love egg salad, but this was sooo good. Thanks for the recipe
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence —Reply
Loving these flavors here. Especially the combination of bacon and arugula. I often make BLTs with arugula instead of regular lettuce.
gerry speirs —Reply
Serious yumm alert going off here!! Love this idea :)
Andie Mitchell —Reply
Brenda! THANK YOU!! This post seriously MAKES my day :) You are so kind and so talented, too–those photos are gorgeous <3 Thank you again!
Love this and Andie! Her cookbook is amazing!!
bridget {bake at 350} —Reply
ohmygosh….this sounds SO good!
Matt —Reply
This is my kind of breakfast!
Denise Trull —Reply
I’m trying this one!! Yum.
Brian @ A Thought For Food —Reply
This is a brilliant way to start the day! I know Eric would be on board with the inclusion of bacon. Also, that book looks wonderful. Been hearing wonderful things.
Jennifer Farley —Reply
I am bookmarking this. I’ve been going to mid-morning workouts, and trying to come up with a powerhouse breakfast to get me going. This is perfect!!!
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama —Reply
I’m seeing her book reviews everywhere today, and I have to get a copy! Looks amazing.
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness —Reply
I mean, really, you had me at bacon. BUT, I love egg salad sandwiches, so the breakfast idea is SPOT ON! Pinned!
I have never added bacon to my egg salad either, and I don’t really know why because I love bacon. This is a great idea and your photos are beautiful!!