Uitsmijter deluxe or dutch fried eggs

(Photo@TheFoodTraveller.com - Nikon D200)

Everybody does fast food sometimes ... I mean, it cannot be that we all like to spend time or eat always great stuff. Sometimes, I simply long for quick things like a couple of fried eggs or french fries or even a salad. Last week I had one of these moments. I was stuck home due to the snow (yes snow!) and did not feel like spending time in cooking. The result I simply made one of my favorite junk food: fried eggs or uitsmijter. Why bother with the dutch name? Because I like the story of this dish in the Netherlands: it is the only food a pub would (be able to) serve before closing to people when leaving after several beers ... a kind of hang-over thing! Anyway, this is a luxury version with great cheese and no bread ... and I always liked it !

Serves: 1 as main course
FlexiPoints: 7

Suggested wine: well ...junk food deserved a coke ... possibly light!
Special equipment: a metallic pan cover

Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 10g Comte Cheese
- 1 large slice of roasted ham
- 5g salted butter
- Salt and pepper as needed

Ingredient note: you can also use old Gouda cheese or farmhouse Cheddar.

How-to:
1. Melt the butter in an hot non-stick pan.
2. Break the eggs in it being sure to leave the yolks intact. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Lay the ham so that both yolks are covered and distribute the cheese on top in think slices. Season with more pepper.
4. Cook covered for 3’ or until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.