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Ingredients
- 8 large eggs (at room temperature)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (plus more for toasted bread slices)
- 1 tablespoon prepared cream horseradish
- 2 teaspoon pickle brine (from jarred pickles)
- 3 dash red Tabasco sauce
- salt and pepper (as needed)
- 2 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 2 tablespoon minced shallots
- 8 slice egg bread (lightly toasted)
- 1-2 heirloom tomatoes (sliced)
- 8 slice smoked bacon (cooked until crisp)
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