I haven’t always been a breakfast person myself, but that has changed over the years since being married to Michael. He is a breakfast man through and through. I love cooking breakfasts with him in mind, and then I end up liking them too! Because this breakfast is more savory than sweet, it is right up both of our alleys.
Everything serves a purpose here. The bread is thick enough to stand up to the cheese and runny egg. The buttered sides of the bread give it a nice crust. The tomatoes under the cheese add flavor and color. Arugula brightens up what could be a heavier dish. The ham adds salt and protein. No ingredient is unimportant!
For the egg on top, I like sunny side up. I love the runny yolk with this because it creates somewhat of a sauce for every bite to dip into. If you’re not a fan of that type of egg, over easy or even scrambled would work too!
Open-Faced Ham and Egg Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 Egg
- 1 ham slice
- 2 tablespoon shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 thick slice of sourdough bread
- ¼ cup arugula lightly packed
- 2 slices Roma tomato
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Take one slice of sourdough bread and butter both sides. Place on a baking sheet and add sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake in the oven for ten minutes until the cheese is melted.
- A minute or two before your bread is ready to come out, fry up your egg.
- Top warm toast with a handful of arugula. Place fried egg on top, and finish with a slice of ham. Serve with fresh cracked black pepper.
Yumm! love breakfast for any meal of the day!