Egg & Watercress Finger Sandwiches

These delicate finger sandwiches are a staple of afternoon tea and elegant parties. The filling combines creamy hard-boiled eggs with tangy honey Dijon mustard and a hint of celery seed for depth. Fresh watercress adds a peppery crunch and vibrant color, balancing the richness of the mayo. Served on soft white bread with crusts removed, they are light, easy to eat, and visually appealing. Perfect for brunches, garden parties, or as a sophisticated snack. They hold up well when wrapped and chilled, making them ideal for make-ahead entertaining.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 24

Calories: 770.0

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

These delicate finger sandwiches are a staple of afternoon tea and elegant parties. The filling combines creamy hard-boiled eggs with tangy honey Dijon mustard and a hint of celery seed for depth. Fresh watercress adds a peppery crunch and vibrant color, balancing the richness of the mayo. Served on soft white bread with crusts removed, they are light, easy to eat, and visually appealing. Perfect for brunches, garden parties, or as a sophisticated snack. They hold up well when wrapped and chilled, making them ideal for make-ahead entertaining.

Ingredients

6 Eggs, hard-boiled & chopped
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Honey Dijon Mustard
1/4 teaspoon Celery Seed

Directions

1
Peel the hard-boiled eggs and chop them finely into a bowl.
2
Add mayonnaise, honey Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper to the chopped eggs.
3
Stir until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
4
Soften butter and lightly spread it on one side of six slices of white bread.
5
Remove the crusts from the bread slices using a sharp knife.
6
Spread the egg mixture evenly over three slices of bread.
7
Layer a generous amount of fresh watercress sprigs on top of the egg mixture.
8
Top with the remaining three slices of bread, buttered side down.
9
Gently press down on the sandwiches to compact the filling.
10
Wrap the sandwiches tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
11
Slice the sandwiches crosswise into 1-inch wide fingers.
12
Arrange on a serving platter and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 770.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 86.5g134%
Saturated Fat 12.9g65%
Cholesterol 2.1mg1%
Sodium 91.0mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.7g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 0.5g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: egg salad, finger sandwiches, watercress, afternoon tea, party food, brunch, dijon mustard, celery seed, tea sandwiches, british, appetizer, snack, soft bread, crustless, mayonnaise, hard boiled, chopped eggs, light, elegant, make ahead

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