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Easy One-Pan Ham & Egg Sandwich: Best Quick Breakfast

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A quick and satisfying breakfast sandwich made entirely in one skillet, featuring crispy butter-toasted bread, savory ham, and a perfectly cooked egg. Ready in under 10 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 slices deli ham (about 2 ounces total)
  • 2 slices bread (sourdough recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 slice cheese (optional, cheddar, Swiss, or provolone)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional add-ins: fresh spinach, avocado slices, hot sauce, everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and let it melt completely, swirling to coat the pan.
  3. Place both bread slices in the melted butter and toast for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Set aside on a plate.
  4. Lay the ham slices flat in the skillet and cook for 30-45 seconds per side until warmed and slightly caramelized. Place ham on one slice of toasted bread.
  5. Crack the egg(s) into the pan (or whisk in a bowl first for scrambled). For a fried egg, cook 2-3 minutes for runny yolk or 4-5 minutes for set yolk.
  6. Season the egg with salt and pepper. If using cheese, place it on the egg during the last 30 seconds of cooking and cover the pan to melt.
  7. Transfer the cooked egg (with melted cheese) onto the ham-topped bread. Top with the second slice of toasted bread, buttered side in. Press gently.
  8. Serve immediately, cut diagonally if desired.

Notes

For best results, use medium heat to avoid burning butter. Toast bread until deep golden brown for a sturdy sandwich. Crack eggs into a small bowl first to avoid shell fragments. Cover the pan to melt cheese faster. Let ham get slightly crispy for more flavor. Store components separately for meal prep; reheat in oven or toaster oven to maintain crispness.

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