Ham, 1 Egg, 1 Slice Toast Recipe

Prepare and toast

Place the slice of bread in a toaster and toast to your desired doneness (light to medium recommended). If you don't have a toaster, heat a small nonstick skillet over medium and spread 1/2 tsp butter on one side of the bread; place buttered side down and cook 1–2 minutes until golden, then flip briefly to toast the other side.

Heat and brown ham

Heat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 tsp butter or a light coating of oil and let it melt. Add the 2 slices of ham in a single layer. Cook 1–1.5 minutes per side until edges begin to brown and the ham is warmed through. Remove ham to a plate and keep warm.

Fry the egg (sunny-side or over-easy)

In the same skillet (add remaining 1/2 tsp butter if needed), reduce heat to medium-low. Crack the single egg into a small bowl to check for shells, then gently slide it into the skillet. Sprinkle about 1/8–1/4 tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper over the egg. For sunny-side-up: cook 2.5–3.5 minutes until whites are set but yolk is runny. For over-easy: cook 2 minutes, gently flip with a spatula and cook 20–30 seconds more for a runny yolk. Adjust cook time for firmer yolk.

Assemble

Place the toasted bread on a plate. Lay the warmed ham slices on the toast or alongside it, per preference. Slide the fried egg onto the ham or directly on the toast. Sprinkle optional chopped parsley or chives on top for color. Serve immediately.