Ham Toasts

These English Ham Toasts are a classic, comforting starter that feels like a warm hug in a bite. The dish features a rich, savory base of finely chopped ham simmered in luxurious double cream, creating a velvety sauce that clings to the golden toast. This is topped with a generous layer of soft, silky scrambled eggs made with milk and butter for extra tenderness. The combination of salty ham, creamy sauce, and fluffy eggs offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It is an ideal choice for a hearty brunch, a quick lunch, or as an elegant yet simple appetizer for dinner parties. The dish comes together quickly, making it perfect for weeknights when you want something satisfying without much fuss.

Cuisine: British

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 395.3

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

These English Ham Toasts are a classic, comforting starter that feels like a warm hug in a bite. The dish features a rich, savory base of finely chopped ham simmered in luxurious double cream, creating a velvety sauce that clings to the golden toast. This is topped with a generous layer of soft, silky scrambled eggs made with milk and butter for extra tenderness. The combination of salty ham, creamy sauce, and fluffy eggs offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It is an ideal choice for a hearty brunch, a quick lunch, or as an elegant yet simple appetizer for dinner parties. The dish comes together quickly, making it perfect for weeknights when you want something satisfying without much fuss.

Ingredients

2 tablespoon Double cream
8 ounce Ham, finely chopped
4 Slices Of bread, toasted,
1 oz Butter
2 tb Milk
8 Eggs
Salt and black pepper
Parsley sprigs to garnish

Directions

1
Toast the four slices of bread until golden brown and keep them warm in the oven or a toaster oven.
2
In a small saucepan, combine the double cream and finely chopped ham.
3
Heat the ham and cream mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
4
In a separate frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
5
Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them with the milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
6
Pour the egg mixture into the melted butter and stir gently and constantly with a spatula until the eggs are lightly scrambled and creamy, but not dry.
7
Spread a generous layer of the hot ham and cream mixture onto each slice of warm toast.
8
Pile the soft scrambled eggs on top of the ham mixture.
9
Garnish immediately with parsley sprigs and serve at once while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 395.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.9g17%
Saturated Fat 4.2g22%
Cholesterol 104.2mg35%
Sodium 2760.0mg115%
Total Carbohydrate 17.1g6%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 3.9g
Protein 52.9g106%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: ham toasts, english breakfast, scrambled eggs, double cream, brunch, appetizer, comfort food, toast topping, quick meal, british cuisine, ham and eggs, party food

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