Egg Salad Sandwiches

I don't often make egg salad sandwiches but sometimes I get a craving for them. I usually make them a standard way with mayo, mustard, salt and pepper. Sometimes I cut up pickles and throw them in. This time I decided to look up recipes and see what other people put in their concoctions. This version had a lot more flavor than what I usually make. It turned out pretty good.  I might try another recipe next time just to see what other versions taste like. Next time you get in the mood for egg salad, give this version a try!

Ingredients:
8 hard-boiled eggs
1 cup reduced fat mayo
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (more or less depending on your tastes)
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon dill weed


Yields 4-5 sandwiches
Time 5 minute prep and 30 minute chill time.


Directions:

Remove shells and rinse eggs with cold water. Place eggs in a medium size bowl. Using two butter knives cut up eggs until they are the desired size. Mix in mustard and mayo. Add seasonings and stir. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to blend flavors. Serve on bread or with crackers. 

Easy Pulled Pork Sandwiches

This recipe isn't so much of a recipe as it is a suggestion. I didn't make anything from scratch or really put much effort into this one at all. I wanted to share it with everyone because it was easy and tasted delicious. 

Ingredients:
1 (2 pound) pork sirloin roast
Apple-wood smoked rub (or whatever rub tickles your fancy)
Texas toast style bread
garlic butter


Yields 4 to 6 servings
Time: 5 minute prep and 2 hour cook time 


Directions:

Super simple...

Rinse pork with cold water and pat dry. 

Generously rub meat with the rub of your choice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.

Cook, uncovered at 300 degrees F for approximately 2 hours or until meat is falling apart and reaches an internal temp of 170.

Pull meat apart and chop the chewy outer pieces up. Mix all pieces together.  

Add a generous amount of your favorite BBQ sauce and serve on garlic buttered Texas toast. 

The best way to make the toast is by buttering both sides of a piece of bread and toasting it on a pan (like you would making a grilled cheese sandwich).

Of course this sandwich can be made even better with some gooey cheese and/or crunchy Cole slaw on top. "the more the merrier" I always say. 

Baked Ham & Cheese Sandwiches (Ham Babies)

I first tried these delicious little sandwiches at my friend Ashley's house. She is the biggest foodie I know and a great cook. I was surprised how addictive they were. If you are looking for an different appetizer that will impress your friends and be a huge crowd pleaser, give this one a try. What makes it so good are sweetness of the Hawiian rolls, the saltiness of the ham and the creaminess of the butter and cheese. I bet that they will quickly become one of your "go to" recipes. There are many different recipes out there for these sandwiches. I have tried a couple but this recipe is the best by far. 


Ingredients:


12 King's Hawaiian rolls
12 thin slices of ham (I like to get it fresh from the deli, I recommend Black Forest)
12 thin slices of cheddar cheese (sharp Cheddar is really yummy)


For poppy seed sauce:


3/4 stick of unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard 
1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds


Yields 12 sandwiches


Time: 15 minutes prep and 25 minutes cook time.


Directions:

Melt butter in small saucepan (or microwave in small bowl, about 45 seconds), mix in all other ingredients.

 Brush the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan with some of the butter mixture.

Cut the entire package of rolls horizontally and lightly brush the bottom of each roll with some of the butter mixture. 

Place thin layer of ham...

and cheese on the bottom half of each roll. 

(These slices are a little thick)

Top with the top half of roll. Brush tops of sandwiches with the remaining butter mixture. Let some of the mixture drip over the sides.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cover tightly with foil and bake for about 25 minutes.