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Best Easy Tramezzino con Uovo e Maionese Recipe

Name: Best Easy Tramezzino con Uovo e Maionese Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 110 g
Ingredients: large eggs 4 pieces; white sandwich bread 8 slices; lettuce 1 cup; mayonnaise 1.5 tbsp; extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp; salt 0.25 tsp; black pepper 0.25 tsp

Egg salad tramezzini are creamy, satisfying, and quintessentially Italian café fare. A vegetarian high protein mediterranean snack well-suited for clean eats and light family lunches.

Cook 20 min Difficulty EASY 210 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

large eggs 4 pieces
white sandwich bread 8 slices
lettuce 1 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

mayonnaise 1.5 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp
salt 0.25 tsp
black pepper 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 21 g 40%

Protein 10 g 19%

Fat 9 g 39%

Serving size 110g

Cooking steps

1

Boil the eggs: Place eggs in cold water in a saucepan, bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, and cook for 10 minutes.
2

Immediately transfer boiled eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking, then peel and finely chop once cooled.
3

In a mixing bowl, combine chopped eggs, mayonnaise, olive oil, salt, and black pepper, stirring gently to maintain the creamy texture.
4

Lay out sandwich bread slices and trim crusts; arrange lettuce on half of the slices, then top with the egg salad mixture.
5

Press the remaining bread slices over the filling, slice sandwiches diagonally, and serve immediately to enjoy the soft, moist tramezzini texture.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The key ingredient is the large egg, which provides the creamy texture and satisfying protein for the filling. Combined with mayonnaise and olive oil, it defines both flavor and the classic identity of Italian tramezzino.

Q. How can I avoid overcooking the eggs for the filling?

To prevent overcooking, bring eggs to a gentle simmer and time them for exactly 10 minutes. Immediately transferring them to ice water stops further cooking and ensures the yolks stay moist, which is crucial for a creamy egg salad.

Q. What makes the texture of tramezzini soft and moist?

Careful mixing of the chopped eggs with mayonnaise and olive oil maintains the creamy salad, and using crustless sandwich bread gives the tramezzini their quintessentially soft, moist texture. Serving right after assembly also prevents dryness.

Q. How many calories and how much protein are there per serving?

Each serving contains approximately 210 kcal and 10 grams of protein, making this recipe a nutritious, high-protein vegetarian snack. Carbohydrates make up about 40% of calories, protein 19%, and fat 39%.

Best Easy Tramezzino con Uovo e Maionese Recipe

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