Uitsmijter

Name: Uitsmijter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 4 slices sliced bread (rye or white); 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 lb cooked ham, thinly sliced; 8 large eggs; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

The Dutch "bouncer" breakfast: buttered bread topped with fried ham and two sunny-side-up eggs, seasoned simply and served open-faced. It is a fast, filling lunch in Dutch cafes and at home.

15 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 slices sliced bread (rye or white)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 lb cooked ham, thinly sliced
8 large eggs
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Butter each 4 slices sliced bread (rye or white) slice generously and set on plates.
2

Melt half the 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the 1/2 lb thinly sliced cooked ham 1 to 2 minutes per side until hot. Check the thickest slice with an instant-read thermometer; it should reach 165F. Lay the ham on the bread.
3

Melt the remaining 2 tbsp unsalted butter in the same skillet. Fry 8 large eggs sunny side up, 3 to 4 minutes, until the whites are fully set and the yolks still soft.
4

Lay two eggs on each slice of ham and bread. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Serve at once.

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What is Uitsmijter?

The Dutch "bouncer" breakfast: buttered bread topped with fried ham and two sunny-side-up eggs, seasoned simply and served open-faced. It is a fast, filling lunch in Dutch cafes and at home. This reference files it under Dutch lunch: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Uitsmijter reach?

For Uitsmijter, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I make Uitsmijter dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Uitsmijter 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 Uitsmijter gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Uitsmijter is 4 slices sliced bread (rye or white). Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Uitsmijter contain eggs?

Yes: 8 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.

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