Ham and Eggs Skillet with Spring Onion

Prep: 10 minCook: 5 minmediumCzech
Ham and Eggs Skillet with Spring Onion

Pan-fried ham topped with eggs cooked until set, seasoned with salt and colored pepper. Garnished with fresh herbs or spring onion greens and served on a plate with fresh bread for breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 slices ham
    bacon1:1pork

    similar fat content, may render faster

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  • oil
  • spring onion or chives(optional)
    parsley1:1herbs

    milder flavor

  • colored pepper
    black pepper1:1seasonings

    less visual appeal

  • salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Fry ham slices on both sides until cooked through.

  3. 3

    Crack eggs over the ham.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and colored pepper.

  5. 5

    Cook without stirring until egg whites and yolks are set.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a plate and garnish with fresh herbs or green onions greens.

  7. 7

    Serve with fresh bread.

Good to Know

Serve With

Serve on a plate with fresh bread, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or chopped spring onion greens.

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Common Mistakes

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Stir or break the yolk before it sets to avoid losing the runny texture if you prefer it that way

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Cook over high heat to avoid tough, rubbery eggs

Substitutions

ham
bacon1:1pork

similar fat content, may render faster

Full guide →
colored pepper
black pepper1:1seasonings

less visual appeal

Full guide →
spring onion or chives
parsley1:1herbs

milder flavor

Full guide →
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