Grilled Egg, Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients

• 4 slice(s) Country bread (slightly thick country bread)
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
• 1 tsp Herbes de Provence (or dried herb blend)
• 2 unit Eggs (fresh eggs)
• 50 g Grated cheese (Gruyère, Emmental, Mozzarella) (mixed cheeses, grated)
• 2 slice(s) Sliced ham (cooked ham, preferably herbed)

Instructions

1. Toast the bread with butter and herbs

   Melt the butter in the pan over medium heat, add the Herbes de Provence, then place the bread slices. Brown each side 1‑2 minutes until lightly crisp.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 180°C

2. Cook the eggs on the bread

   Crack the eggs directly into the pan on the toasted bread. Cook until the whites are set, cover for 1 minute if needed so the tops cook slightly.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: 180°C

3. Add cheese and ham

   When the eggs are almost done, sprinkle the grated cheese over the top then place the ham slices.

   Time: PT2M

4. Fold the sandwich

   Fold the bread slice over the filling, press lightly with the spatula and let the cheese melt for another 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

5. Serve

   Remove the sandwich, cut in half if desired and serve immediately, ideally with a small green salad.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

2 g

Ingredient Substitutions

• Instead of Country bread: whole wheat bread, sliced baguette
• Instead of Unsalted butter: margarine
• Instead of Herbes de Provence: dried oregano, thyme
• Instead of Eggs: organic chicken eggs
• Instead of Grated cheese (Gruyère, Emmental, Mozzarella): cheddar, comté
• Instead of Sliced ham: smoked turkey, rosette

Equipment Needed

• Non‑stick skillet
• Silicone spatula
• Chef's knife
• Cutting board
• Plate or tray
• Butter knife (optional)
• Fork (for beating the eggs) (optional)

Critical Steps — Do Not Skip

• Toast the bread until golden
• Cook the eggs without burning them
• Melt the cheese and fold the sandwich

Chef Tips from the Video

• Use herb‑flavored butter for more taste
• Cook over medium heat to prevent the bread from burning before the egg cooks
• Briefly covering the pan helps the cheese melt quickly

Troubleshooting

Storage

Refrigerator: Store the sandwich in an airtight container, consume within 24 h.

Freezer: Not recommended to freeze, the bread loses its crunch.

Room temperature: Can stay at room temperature up to 2 h.

Make-Ahead Tips

• Toast the bread ahead and reheat quickly
• Prepare the cheese mix ahead and keep it refrigerated