"Guests at the door" is a beloved five-minute sandwich spread made from boiled eggs and processed cheese. The name says it all - it saves the day when guests are already ringing the bell. Hearty, creamy and endlessly adaptable!
Egg and Cheese Sandwich Spread ("Guests at the Door")
A hearty five-minute sandwich spread of boiled eggs and processed cheese with garlic and herbs - the classic quick appetizer for unexpected guests.
Ingredients
Method
- Hard-boil the eggs (10 minutes from boiling), cool, peel and grate them.
- Grate the processed cheese into the same bowl. Chop the herbs, add the mayonnaise, pressed garlic and salt.
- Mix well. Serve right away, or chill for a couple of hours - it gets even better. Enjoy!
Notes
Add the mayo gradually so the spread stays thick. Keeps up to 2 days refrigerated.
Tips and variations
- Cheese: use soft processed cheese blocks. Chill them in the freezer for 15 minutes and they'll grate effortlessly.
- Mayo: add it gradually - the spread should stay thick enough to sit on bread. Sour cream or Greek yogurt work too.
- Garlic: one pressed clove for aroma, two for attitude. Skip it for kids.
- Variations: grated carrot, crab sticks or finely chopped ham turn it into a new appetizer every time.
How to serve
Classic on fresh baguette or toast, and great for filling tartlets, egg halves or lavash roll-ups. Keeps up to 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container.
FAQ
Can I make it ahead?
Yes - a few hours in the fridge actually improves it as the flavors blend. Just don't keep it longer than two days.
What can replace processed cheese?
Hard cheese (less creamy) or cream cheese. Processed cheese gives the silkiest, original texture.
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