German Breakfast Egg

Name: German Breakfast Egg
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 slices dark rye bread, sliced; 4 oz Black Forest ham, sliced; 2 large eggs; 2 tsp fresh chives, finely chopped; 1/8 tsp fine sea salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper, ground

A classic German breakfast open-face toasted rye sandwich layered with seared Black Forest ham, a fried egg, and fresh chives.

15 minEasyServes 2340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 slices dark rye bread, sliced
4 oz Black Forest ham, sliced
2 large eggs
2 tsp fresh chives, finely chopped
1/8 tsp fine sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 2 slices sliced dark rye bread to the skillet and toast for 2 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown, then transfer to plates.
3

In the same skillet, sear 4 oz sliced Black Forest ham for 1 to 2 minutes per side until heated through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
4

Place the warmed Black Forest ham directly on top of the toasted dark rye bread.
5

Crack 2 large eggs into the skillet and fry sunny-side up for 3 minutes until whites are firm and yolks remain soft.
6

Place one egg over each toast, then season with 1/8 tsp fine sea salt and 1/8 tsp ground black pepper, and sprinkle with 2 tsp finely chopped fresh chives before serving.

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Questions

What internal temperature should German Breakfast Egg reach?

For German Breakfast Egg, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I make German Breakfast Egg dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in German Breakfast Egg is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make German Breakfast Egg gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in German Breakfast Egg is 2 slices dark rye bread, sliced. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does German Breakfast Egg contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does German Breakfast Egg keep?

Refrigerate what is left of German Breakfast Egg within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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