Country Ham and Eggs

Crispy slices of salty country ham paired with perfectly cooked eggs in one skillet. A classic breakfast that's ready in under 15 minutes.

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Ingredients

1
Place a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat and wait 1 minute until the bottom feels hot when you hold your hand 2 inches above it.
2
Lay the ham slices flat in the hot skillet in a single layer, slightly overlapping if needed.
3
Cook the ham for 2 minutes until the edges begin to curl and the surface turns light golden brown.
4
Flip each ham slice over with tongs and cook for 1 minute more until the second side is light golden.
5
Push the ham to the outer edge of the skillet and lower the heat to medium.
6
Add the butter to the empty center of the skillet and swirl it around with a spoon for 20 seconds until it melts and smells nutty.
7
Crack the 4 eggs one at a time directly into the melted butter, spacing them evenly around the skillet.
8
Sprinkle the salt and pepper evenly over the eggs, then cover the skillet with a lid or large plate.
9
Cook covered for 3 to 4 minutes until the whites turn opaque and solid but the yolks still jiggle slightly when you gently shake the pan.
10
Slide the ham and eggs onto a plate, arranging the ham around the eggs.

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