Open-Faced Cheesy Chicken Salad Melts

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living- Peggy Smith

Serves 4 people

Categories: 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

  1. Spread chicken salad evenly over English muffin halves.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until puffed and golden. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

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