Ham & Eggy Bread with Salsa

Name: Ham & Eggy Bread with Salsa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 1
Cuisine: british
Ingredients: 2 thick slices of bread; a good slice of lean ham; 1 egg beaten; 2 tbsp milk; small knob of butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; ready-made tomato salsa to serve

⏱ 10 mins 🍽 Serves 1 🌶 british ✅ Easy 🏷 Snack

This British snack transforms a simple ham sandwich into a delicious treat. Thick slices of bread are filled with lean ham, then dipped in a seasoned mixture of egg and milk. The sandwich halves are fried in butter and oil until perfectly golden and set. The dish is completed with a spoonful of ready-made tomato salsa for a tangy finish. It's a quick and satisfying option, ideal for a speedy meal.

Ingredients

2 thick slices of bread
a good slice of lean ham
1 egg beaten
2 tbsp milk
small knob of butter
1 tbsp olive oil
ready-made tomato salsa to serve

Method

1. Butter the bread lightly and make a sandwich with the slice of lean ham. Slice the sandwich diagonally into two halves. 2. Combine the beaten egg and milk in a shallow dish, seasoning as desired. 3. Heat the butter and 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick pan until the butter begins to foam. 4. Coat each sandwich half thoroughly in the egg mixture on both sides. 5. Place the dipped sandwiches in the pan and cook for 2 mins per side until they are golden and set. 6. Serve immediately with spoonfuls of the ready-made tomato salsa.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories498 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturates12 g

Carbs41 g

Sugars4 g

Fibre1 g

Protein26 g

Sodium1240 mg

Salt3 g

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategorySnack

Cuisinebritish