Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches with Fried Eggs
- 1 bunch of arugula, stemmed
- 6 ounces thinly sliced Serrano ham or prosciutto
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 ounces Manchego cheese, shaved (1/2 cup)
- 8 slices of peasant or Tuscan bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Preheat the oven to 300.
- Lay the bread slices on a work surface.
- Arrange the ham and cheese on 4 slices, then close the sandwiches.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 1 tablespoon of the oil.
- Brush the sandwiches on 1 side with the melted butter and oil, then add to the skillet, buttered side up.
- Cook over moderate heat, turning once, until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are golden, 4 minutes.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
- Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in the skillet.
- Crack in the eggs and cook over moderate heat until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 2 minutes.
- Top each sandwich with an egg and season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, toss the arugula with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the sandwiches and salad to plates and serve.
arugula, serrano ham, eggs, manchego cheese, bread, unsalted butter, salt, lemon juice, extravirgin olive oil
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-ham-and-cheese-sandwiches-fried-eggs (may not work)