Simple Breakfast Toast with Egg, Ham, and Cheese

Name: Simple Breakfast Toast with Egg, Ham, and Cheese
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 9 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 slice Bread (Your preferred type of bread, e.g., sourdough, whole wheat); 1 large Egg (Fresh egg for frying); 1 slice Cheese (Cheddar, American, or any meltable cheese); 1-2 slices Ham (Deli ham or turkey ham); 1 teaspoon Butter or Oil (For frying the egg); to taste Salt (Seasoning for the egg); to taste Black Pepper (Seasoning for the egg and assembled toast)

A quick and easy breakfast recipe featuring perfectly toasted bread topped with savory ham, melted cheese, and a fried egg. Ideal for a delicious and satisfying start to your day that comes together in minutes.

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Assembled breakfast toast with ham and cheese

Recipe Information

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

300

Calories

23g

Protein

16g

Carbs

17g

Fat

Fried egg perfectly placed on the toast

Ingredients

Bread
(Your preferred type of bread, e.g., sourdough, whole wheat)
1 slice
Egg
(Fresh egg for frying)
1 large
Cheese
(Cheddar, American, or any meltable cheese)
1 slice
Ham
(Deli ham or turkey ham)
1 slices
Butter or Oil
(For frying the egg)
1 teaspoon
Salt
(Seasoning for the egg)
to taste
Black Pepper
(Seasoning for the egg and assembled toast)
to taste

Servings: 1

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Final product, ready to eat

Instructions

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Toast one slice of bread to your desired crispness. You can use a toaster or pan-fry it lightly.
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Toast one slice of bread to your desired crispness. You can use a toaster or pan-fry it lightly.
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For extra flavor, lightly butter the bread before toasting in a pan.
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In a non-stick pan, melt 1 teaspoon of butter or heat oil over medium heat. Crack the egg into the pan and fry it to your preference (e.g., sunny-side up, over easy). Season with salt and pepper.
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In a non-stick pan, melt 1 teaspoon of butter or heat oil over medium heat. Crack the egg into the pan and fry it to your preference (e.g., sunny-side up, over easy). Season with salt and pepper.
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A lid can help cook the top of the egg yolk if you prefer a less runny yolk without flipping.
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Place the toasted bread on a plate. Layer the ham slices directly onto the toast.
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Place the toasted bread on a plate. Layer the ham slices directly onto the toast.
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Warm the ham slightly in the pan before assembling for better flavor.
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Place the slice of cheese over the ham. The heat from the warm ham and subsequent egg should help it melt slightly.
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Place the slice of cheese over the ham. The heat from the warm ham and subsequent egg should help it melt slightly.
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If your cheese isn't melting, pop the assembled toast (without the egg yet) into a microwave for 10-15 seconds or under a broiler for a minute.
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Carefully place the freshly fried egg on top of the cheese layer.
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Carefully place the freshly fried egg on top of the cheese layer.
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Use a spatula to gently transfer the egg to keep the yolk intact.
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Optionally, add an extra sprinkle of black pepper or your favorite herbs before serving immediately.
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Optionally, add an extra sprinkle of black pepper or your favorite herbs before serving immediately.
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A dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of chopped chives can elevate the flavors.