Uitsmijter Ham Kaas

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Uitsmijter Ham Kaas a traditional Dutch breakfast recipe

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	100 g ham
	100 g cheese
	2/3 egg
	2 slices bread

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

570

Sugar

Fat

32g

Uitsmijter Ham Kaas is a popular breakfast recipe in the Netherlands. This simple dish is made of toasted bread, topped with sliced ham and cheese, and an egg or two sunny-side-up. It's a hearty breakfast that can fuel you up for the day ahead. In Dutch, 'uitsmijter' means bouncer, which is used to describe the eggs to be 'thrown out' of the pan onto the toast. This dish can be found in most Dutch cafes and restaurants and is comfort food to most Dutch people.

Instructions

1.	Toast 2 slices of bread and set them aside.
2.	In a small pot, boil water and place a heat-resistant bowl over the pot.
3.	Crack open 2/3 eggs into the bowl and keep stirring the egg mixture until it is cooked.
4.	Lay the sliced ham and cheese on top of the eggs while it is cooking.
5.	Once the eggs are cooked through, slide them onto one slice of the toasted bread, top with the other slice of bread, and serve immediately.

PROS

Uitsmijter Ham Kaas is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast recipe that’s perfect for busy weekdays.

It’s packed with protein and healthy fats from the ham, cheese, and eggs.

It’s also customizable, meaning you can add or subtract ingredients depending on your preference.

CONS

The downside to Uitsmijter Ham Kaas is that it’s a heavy breakfast, which may not be ideal for those watching their calorie intake.

It also contains cheese, which is high in saturated fat and sodium.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Uitsmijter Ham Kaas provides a good source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing cells in the body.
The eggs in this recipe are also rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, vitamin D, and choline.
Choline is important for brain function and metabolism.