Crispy Schmalzbrot with Ham & Chives
Golden, crispy bread fried in lard with smoked ham and fresh green onions. A German comfort-food snack that's crispy outside, soft inside, and ready in under 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 12g
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp lard or rendered pork fat
- 8 oz crusty bread or dense white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 oz sliced ham, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 whole green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add bread cubes and stir occasionally until golden brown and crispy on all sides, ~5 minutes.
- 3
Scatter chopped ham over the bread and toss until heated through, ~1 minute.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in green onions, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- knife
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