Tomato, Bacon and Egg Salad Sandwich

Ingredients

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