This loaded egg salad takes everything you love about a classic egg salad and turns it up a notch with bold, savory flavors inspired by a fully loaded potato salad.
Crispy bacon, crunchy celery, and a creamy, tangy dressing come together to create a rich and satisfying dish that works just as well for lunch as it does for gatherings and meal prep.
Each bite delivers a perfect balance of smoky, creamy, and slightly zesty flavors, making it far from your average egg salad.
Whether you serve it piled high on bread, tucked into lettuce wraps, or enjoyed straight from the bowl, this recipe is guaranteed to become a go-to favorite when you want something hearty, flavorful, and easy to prepare.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Additional Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bacon strips
- 4 stalks celery, minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup minced yellow onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (such as Sriracha)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
Directions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then crumble once cooled.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled bacon, minced celery, mayonnaise, onion, relish, mustard, chili garlic sauce, dill, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, paprika, and salt.
- Add the hard-boiled eggs to the bowl. Use a potato masher or fork to break the eggs into bite-sized pieces while mixing everything together until well combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on sandwiches, in wraps, or on its own.
Chefs Notes
- For a chunkier texture, chop the eggs instead of mashing them.
- Adjust the chili garlic sauce to control the heat level.
- Using a sugar-free relish can help reduce carbs without sacrificing flavor.
- This salad tastes even better after sitting overnight as the flavors continue to develop.