Uitsmijter (Dutch Ham, Cheese and Fried Egg Sandwich)

Ingredients

• 4 slices white or sourdough bread
• 2 tbsp butter, softened, plus more for frying
• 4 slices deli ham
• 4 oz (115g) aged Gouda, sliced
• 4 eggs
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Before you cook

• Butter the bread slices generously.

Steps

1. Toast the buttered bread in a dry pan or toaster until lightly golden.
2. Lay 2 slices of bread side by side, touching, on each of 2 plates.
3. Layer the ham over the bread.
4. Top the ham with the sliced Gouda.
5. Melt a little butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
6. Crack the eggs into the pan and fry sunny-side up until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes.
7. Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
8. Slide 2 fried eggs on top of each plate of bread, cheese and ham.
9. Serve immediately while the eggs are warm.