Prep: 10 mins Cook: 10 mins
This fluffy and filling meal for one uses up leftover ham or gammon and makes a great brunch served with baked beans
Nutrition and extra info
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal507
- fat39g
- saturates16g
- carbs1g
- sugars1g
- fibre0g
- protein39g
- salt3.48g
Ingredients
- 50g grated gruyère or cheddar
Gruyère
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- 2 slices roughly torn ham or gammon
- 2 eggs, whites and yolks separated
Egg
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- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or basil
- splash olive oil
Olive oil
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Method
Mix most of the cheese with the ham or gammon, egg yolks, mustard, herbs and some seasoning. Whisk egg whites until stiff. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whites into the yolk mixture until evenly mixed.
Heat a splash of olive oil in a small non-stick frying pan. Pour mixture into the pan and cook for 4 mins until the underside is set and browned. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and grill for 2 mins until cheese is bubbling and golden.
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