Egg and Cress Sandwich

The Egg and Cress Sandwich is a classic British tea-time staple, featuring a creamy filling of chopped hard-boiled eggs mixed with mayonnaise and seasoned with salt and pepper, often enhanced with the fresh, peppery bite of watercress. Typically served on soft, crustless white or brown bread, it's a simple yet beloved combination of textures and flavors.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich provides a balanced mix of protein from the eggs and carbohydrates from the bread, with a moderate amount of fat from the mayonnaise. A standard serving offers around 300-400 calories, along with key nutrients like choline from the eggs and vitamins A and C from the cress.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	600 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg

Per 1 sandwich (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a quintessential component of the British 'afternoon tea' or 'cream tea' spread, representing a tradition of simple, elegant fare. Nutritionally, the addition of watercress (or garden cress) is a clever way to boost the vitamin and mineral content while adding a distinctive, sharp flavor that cuts through the richness of the egg and mayo.