Ham Fried Egg
About This Dish
This is what I make when I'm hungry at midnight and don't want to think too hard. It's simple—ham, eggs, maybe some green onions if I have them—but it's satisfying in a way that only late-night food can be. The ham gets crispy around the edges, the eggs are runny in the middle, and together they're perfect. I've made this more times than I can count, usually standing in my kitchen in my pajamas, and it never disappoints. It's the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're taking care of yourself, even if it's 2 AM and you probably should be sleeping.
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Nutrition Information
Ingredients
- Ham slices
- Eggs
- Butter or oil
- Green onions
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Optional: cheese
Instructions
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1
Heat a pan over medium heat and add a bit of butter or oil.
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2
Add the ham slices and cook until they're crispy around the edges, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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3
Push the ham to one side of the pan and crack your eggs into the other side.
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Cook the eggs to your liking—I like mine sunny-side up with a runny yolk, but you can flip them if you prefer.
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5
Season with salt and black pepper while the eggs cook.
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If you're using green onions, chop them and sprinkle them over everything.
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If you want cheese, add it right before the eggs are done so it melts.
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Serve everything together on a plate. The runny egg yolk mixed with the crispy ham is the best part.
Cooking Tips
- Don't overcook the ham. You want it crispy, not burnt. Watch it carefully—it can go from perfect to charred quickly.
- Use a non-stick pan if you have one. It makes flipping the eggs easier and prevents everything from sticking.
- If you want the eggs runny, don't flip them. Just cover the pan for the last minute of cooking to set the whites while keeping the yolk liquid.
- This is best eaten hot, right out of the pan. Don't let it sit around—the eggs will get cold and the ham will lose its crispiness.
Quick Summary
Pan-fry ham slices until crispy, then cook eggs sunny-side up in the same pan. Serve together for a quick, protein-packed meal.
