Uitsmijter

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 slices bread slices (white, sourdough, or rye)
• 4 slices deli ham slices
• 2 slices cheese (cheddar, gouda, or emmental), sliced
• 4 whole eggs
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Place a large skillet over medium heat and wait 1 minute until the pan is evenly warm.

2. 2

   Add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan, swirling it around to coat the entire bottom.

3. 3

   Lay all 4 bread slices flat in the pan and cook without moving them for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottoms turn deep golden brown, like caramel.

4. 4

   Transfer the toasted bread to a plate.

5. 5

   Lay the 4 toast slices on a clean plate or cutting board, toasted side up.

6. 6

   Top each slice with one slice of ham and one slice of cheese, placing them in the center of the toast.

7. 7

   Place the skillet back over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, swirling until it foams and the foam subsides slightly, about 30 seconds.

8. 8

   Crack all 4 eggs into the pan at once, spacing them evenly so they do not touch each other.

9. 9

   Cook the eggs without moving them for 3 to 4 minutes until the whites are set and opaque but the yolks still jiggle slightly when you gently shake the pan.

10. 10

    Using a spatula, slide one fried egg onto each slice of ham-and-cheese toast, centering the yolk in the middle.

11. 11

    Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper over each egg and serve immediately while the toast is still warm and the cheese is soft.

Tools you’ll need

• large skillet (12-inch nonstick or cast iron)
• plate
• spatula

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