Description
Start your day right with the Egg and Ham Breakfast Sandwich, a delicious and satisfying meal that combines scrambled eggs, savory ham, and melted cheese between two slices of crispy bread. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, this quick recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice when you’re short on time but still crave a hearty breakfast. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or experimenting with different cheeses to make it uniquely yours. Whether enjoyed at home or on the go, this sandwich will become a staple in your breakfast rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 slice cheddar cheese
- 2 slices deli ham
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, kosher salt, and white pepper until well mixed.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread with the remaining butter.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, swirling to cover evenly.
- Place both slices of bread, buttered side up, on top of the cooking eggs.
- Cook undisturbed for about 5-7 minutes until eggs are set.
- Carefully flip both slices of bread using a spatula.
- Add cheese and ham on one slice; fold any excess egg over the ham.
- Complete the sandwich with the other slice of bread and flip again.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until browned and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg