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E.L.T. (Egg, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich)

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With each bite you get that ideal combo of ingredients—sweet tomato, rich egg, crisp iceberg lettuce.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    1 serving

Ingredients

2 slices white sandwich bread
1/4 cup Hellmann’s or Best Foods mayonnaise, divided
2 thick ripe beefsteak tomato slices
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, sliced crosswise
3 leaves iceberg lettuce

Preparation

  1. Spread both sides of bread slices all the way to the edges with the thinnest layer of mayonnaise possible. Heat a dry large skillet over medium-low; cook bread until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; let cool. Spread remaining mayonnaise over both slices of bread. Top a slice with tomatoes; season generously with salt and pepper. Arrange eggs over tomatoes; season. Top with lettuce, close sandwich, and cut in half.

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