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Deluxe Egg Salad Sandwiches

1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese with chives, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 tablespoon mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon horseradish
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash garlic powder
6 large eggs, hard-cooked and finely chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
8 slices rye bread

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and butter. Stir until smooth.
2. Stir in celery, mayonnaise, onion, sugar, horseradish, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Fold in hard-cooked eggs.
4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
5. Let stand at room temperature about 15 minutes before preparing sandwiches. If desired, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons additional mayonnaise.
6. For each sandwich, spread 1/2 cup egg mixture on 1 slice rye bread. Top with another slice of bread.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.