Open-Faced Cheesy Chicken Salad Melts
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living- Peggy Smith
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Sandwiches- Burgers- Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. chicken salad
- 4 English muffins, split and lightly toasted
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
- 1 to 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Directions
- Spread chicken salad evenly over English muffin halves.
- Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Stir together egg yolks, cheese, salt, and pepper; fold in egg whites. Spoon egg mixture evenly over chicken salad.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until puffed and golden. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.