Eugene Levy's Famous Egg Salad Is Classic Comfort Food
Whether you know him through his roles on American Pie or Best in Show or through the fan-favorite Schitt's Creek series, Eugene Levy is a comedic force. And while his list of gut-busting films is enough to make anyone a true fan, discovering his hidden talent of being a cook just may make you appreciate him even more.
After stumbling upon a 2020 post on The Kelly Clarkson Show's Facebook page revealing a recipe for the funny man's egg salad—and after being on a positive high from the famous million-dollar deviled eggs I tried recently—I knew I needed to give the recipe a try.
Made with minimal ingredients, it seemed like a simple recipe to have handy for a midday snack or as something to pile on a piece of toast or bagel for breakfast. So, I grabbed what was needed, got in the kitchen and tried my hand at this super-simple recipe. Here's how it went.
Get the recipe: Eugene Levy's Egg Salad
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Ingredients for Eugene Levy's Egg Salad Recipe
For this recipe, you’ll need hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, celery and sweet relish. You'll also need salt and pepper to taste.
How to Make Eugene Levy's Egg Salad Recipe
To prepare the egg salad, start by grating hard-boiled eggs into a mixing bowl. Why should you grate the eggs? "The key to egg salad is the proportion of yolk to white," said Levy in his video demonstration of the recipe. Levy prefers smaller pieces of both eggs white and egg yolks, and grating is a fast and easy way to get that done.
Once grated, add a generous scoop of mayonnaise to the eggs, mixing until the eggs are well coated. Season to taste and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
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What I Thought About Eugene Levy's Egg Salad Recipe
Eugene Levy's egg salad recipe is a delightful fusion of simplicity and flavor. Though there is little seasoning added, the recipe embodies the essence of comfort food with its straightforward yet satisfying combination of ingredients. I can totally see why Levy calls the recipe "to die for" in the original cooking segment.
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I would like to note, though, that mine came out a bit runnier than I expected, but perhaps after a sit in the fridge, it will firm up. Because Levy didn't include specific amounts in the recipe, I may have added more relish than he does, which can also affect the consistency. And while the magic of this egg salad recipe surely lies in its simplicity, I don't know if this recipe is something I would make on a regular basis. If egg salad is your thing though, this one might be a version you'll want to try.
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