Croutons with cheese and ham
2 servings
10 minutes
Cheese and ham toasts are a simple yet exquisite dish of French cuisine. It was born from a love for the combination of crispy crust and gooey cheese. Toasts fried in golden breadcrumbs crunch with every bite, while inside reveals the tenderness of melted cheese and the aroma of juicy ham. This dish is perfect for a cozy breakfast or a quick snack. Its uniqueness lies in combining simple ingredients with elegant presentation, creating a harmonious balance of flavor and texture. Serve hot while the cheese remains stretchy – that's when the toasts are especially delightful!
1
Place the pan on the stove to heat up.
2
Combine the egg with milk and a pinch of salt, whisk with a fork until smooth. While the pan heats up, let's make the toast.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Milk: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: pinch
3
Place cheese and ham on one slice of bread, cover with another slice. Cut the resulting sandwich in half to make two triangles.
- Cheese: 1 piece
- Ham: 1 piece
- White sandwich (toast) bread: 2 pieces
4
Pour vegetable oil into the pan.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
5
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.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Milk: 3 tablespoons
- Breadcrumbs: 1 glass
6
Fry the toast on both sides in heated oil.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
7
Serve the toast hot, while it's still warm and the cheese is stretchy, as kids like it.
