15-Minute Bacon Horseradish Egg Salad
- Prep
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Level
- medium
- Cuisine
- American
Creamy egg salad with crispy bacon, sharp horseradish bite, and fresh scallion crunch. Tangy mustard and celery add complexity. Serve chilled for lunch, picnics, or as a sandwich filling. The horseradish this beyond standard versions, bringing unexpected heat and pungency.
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Ingredients
- 7 eggs, hard boiled peeled, finely chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 2 slices bacon, cookedsmoked paprika and crispy shallots1 teaspoon paprika + 2 tablespoons shallotsvegetarian
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- fresh ground pepper, to taste
Method
3 steps- 1
Stir together eggs, mayonnaise, ground mustard, scallions, celery, horseradish, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined.
- 2
Crumble bacon and fold into egg salad.
- 3
Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Tips
Chop eggs while still warm for easier handling; they break apart more cleanly than cooled eggs.
Pulse ingredients briefly instead of stirring to keep chunks intact and avoid a mushy texture.
Good to Know
Airtight container, refrigerated, up to 5 days.
Prepare up to 5 days ahead. Store covered. Do not freeze.
Chilled on greens, in sandwiches, on crackers, or with sliced vegetables.
Common Mistakes
Overmix to avoid a mushy, paste-like texture.
Add salt gradually to avoid over-salting; bacon and condiments already contain salt.
Substitutions
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Full guide →FAQ
Can I make this ahead?
Yes. Prepare up to 5 days ahead in an airtight container. The flavors meld overnight, making it even better. Stir before serving if liquid separates.
What if I don't have horseradish?
Use extra mustard, wasabi, or skip it entirely. Each shifts the flavor profile: Dijon adds smoothness, wasabi brings similar heat, omitting it makes a milder salad.
Can I freeze egg salad?
Not recommended. Mayonnaise breaks and separates when thawed, turning the salad watery and grainy. Stick to refrigeration.