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Egg head sandwiches

Egg head sandwiches

A fun way to prepare egg sandwiches. Get your kids to help you design the faces

Makes: 4 egg heads

What you need:

  • 7 large British Lion eggs
  • 3 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 slices of bread, butter or margarine for spreading

Decoration for faces:

  • sweet pepper
  • grated carrot
  • olives
  • salami
  • gherkin
  • chives
  • basil
  • peas etc....

What you do:

  1. Put the eggs in a saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes (the yolk should be solid). Place the eggs in a bowl under cold running water until cool. Peel the eggs.
  2. Slice 2 eggs with an egg slice or a knife. Set aside 8 of the slices for eyes. Place the remaining pieces in a bowl, add the unsliced eggs. Mash with a fork and add the mayonnaise.
  3. Spread the slices of bread with butter and then cover with egg mayonnaise. Make faces using the toppings shown in the photo.

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