Strammer Max

By garciamoss

This hearty German sandwich on thick-sliced country bread calls on a classic combination: cured ham and fried eggs.

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 ″-thick slices country bread
• 4 slices prosciutto
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped chives
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Details

Adapted from saveur.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 4 tbsp. butter in a 10″ skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread slices and cook, turning once, until golden brown, 5–6 minutes. Transfer bread to a plate and top each with 2 slices prosciutto. Heat remaining butter in skillet and add eggs; cook until whites are cooked through and yolks are still runny, 2–3 minutes. Top each sandwich with 1 egg, and sprinkle with ½ tbsp. chives and salt and pepper. Serve hot.