Ham and Cheese Toasts

2 servings

10 minutes

Ham and cheese toasts are a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that evokes memories of warm family breakfasts. The history of such toasts traces back to simple village recipes using stale bread to create tasty and nutritious snacks. The crispy crust, golden from frying, hides soft cheese and tender ham, forming a delightful texture combination. Toasts are perfect for morning meals, light snacks, or accompanying hot soup. Their secret lies in quick frying in aromatic oil after dipping in an egg-milk mixture, giving the dish a rich flavor. Served hot while the cheese remains gooey, they create an atmosphere of homey comfort, turning ordinary ingredients into a small culinary masterpiece.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 904.9
• Proteins: 34.1g
• Fats: 47.9g
• Carbohydrates: 87.5g

Ingredients

• Cheese: 1 pc
• Ham: 1 pc
• Milk: 3 tbsp
• Salt: pinch
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• White bread for toast: 2 pc
• Breadcrumbs: 1 glass
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Put the frying pan on the stove to heat up.

2. Combine the egg with milk and a pinch of salt, whisk with a fork until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Milk: 3 tablespoons
   • Salt:  pinch

3. While the pan heats up, start making the toast.

4. Place cheese and ham on one slice of bread, cover with another slice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 1 piece
   • Ham: 1 piece
   • White bread for toast: 2 pieces

5. Cut the resulting sandwich in half to make two triangles.

6. Pour vegetable oil into the pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

7. Quickly, to prevent the bread from getting soggy in the milk, dip the prepared croutons in the egg and milk mixture, then coat them in breadcrumbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Breadcrumbs: 1 glass

8. Fry the croutons on both sides in heated oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

9. Serve the toast with a secret hot, before they cool down.