Uitsmijter (Dutch Ham, Cheese and Fried Egg on Bread)
A Dutch cafe lunch classic of buttered bread topped with ham, melting cheese and fried eggs.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.75 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 971kcal
- 46.8gcarbs
- 10.6gof which sugars
- 63.3gfat
- 29.2gsaturates
- 54.7gprotein
- 7.2gfibre
- 4.8gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toast the bread lightly and butter each slice.
- 2
Lay a slice of ham on each toast, top with a slice of Gouda and place the toasts on a baking tray.
- 3
Grill under a hot grill for 2 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling at the edges.
2 min - 4
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a non stick frying pan and fry the eggs for 3 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.
3 min - 5
Slide an egg onto each toast, then serve with the gherkins and mustard.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
