Mom's Egg Salad

Ingredients

• 8 eggs
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• dash garlic powder
• dash salt
• dash smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
• chopped chives and ground pepper (for topping (optional))
• multigrain sandwich bread (if desired)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place eggs in a large saucepan; add just enough water to the pan so eggs are completely submerged. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, cover pan and remove from heat. Let eggs sit 12 minutes in pan, then drain and run under cool water.

2. 2

   Peel eggs, then chop. Transfer chopped eggs to a large bowl.

3. 3

   Stir in mayonnaise and mustard; taste, and add more mayo or mustard depending on your preference, if necessary. Add a dash of garlic powder, salt and paprika and stir to combine; taste and adjust seasonings to your preference. Cover and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

4. 4

   Serve on bread, toasted or untoasted, with chopped chives and ground pepper on top, if desired.