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Cheesy ham and egg toast served on a plate with herbs

Cheesy Ham and Egg Toast

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A quick and comforting meal featuring toasted bread topped with warm ham, a cooked egg, and gooey melted cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 slices slices bread Use whole grain, sourdough, or your favorite loaf.
  • 2 large eggs Cook shorter for runny yolks, longer for set.
  • 2 slices ham Pre-cooked ham works great; thin-sliced deli ham or thicker slices both work.
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese Cheddar is classic; mozzarella or pepper jack are tasty swaps.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Butter or oil for toasting Butter gives better browning and flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a little butter or oil to coat.
  2. Butter one side of each bread slice, if desired, and place in the skillet butter-side down. Toast until golden, 1–2 minutes. Flip and toast the other side lightly; transfer to a plate.
  3. Briefly warm the ham in the skillet for 20–30 seconds per side just until heated through. Place ham on each toast slice.
Cooking
  1. Lower heat to medium-low. Add a touch more butter if needed and crack eggs into the skillet. Cook to preference: Sunny-side: cover pan and cook 2–3 minutes until whites set; Over-easy: cook 2 minutes, flip gently, cook 15–30 seconds; Firm yolks: flip and cook 1–2 minutes.
  2. Pile 1/4 cup shredded cheese over each ham-topped toast. Place the cooked egg on top of the cheese.
  3. Cover briefly (30–60 seconds) to help cheese melt, or slide toast into a preheated 350°F oven for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a dairy-free option, use plant-based cheese and vegan butter. For a crispier finish, griddle the bread in butter first. Leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven to maintain texture.
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