This toasted egg and ham sandwich recipe is an easy and delicious way to make a filling breakfast or lunch using simple everyday ingredients. It combines fluffy eggs, finely chopped cabbage, savory baked ham, melted cheddar cheese, and golden toasted bread to create a wonderfully satisfying sandwich. The cabbage adds a lovely texture and freshness, while the ham and cheese bring plenty of flavor.
To make these toasted egg and ham sandwiches, you simply mix beaten eggs with chopped cabbage and salt, then cook the mixture in a frying pan with ham and cheddar cheese. Once the egg fritters are cooked, they are placed between slices of butter-toasted bread to make two delicious sandwiches. Serve them warm while the cheese is melted and the bread is still crispy!
What are Toasted Egg and Ham Sandwiches?
Toasted egg and ham sandwiches are a simple savory sandwich recipe made with eggs, cabbage, baked ham, cheddar cheese, and bread. The eggs and cabbage are cooked together to form two fritters, which are topped with ham and cheese before being placed between toasted bread slices.
These sandwiches are crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and full of delicious savory flavor. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even a quick and easy dinner.
Pro Tips
- Slice the cabbage into thin, small strips so that it cooks evenly with the eggs.
- Use medium heat when cooking the eggs to prevent them from browning too quickly.
- Toast the bread in butter for extra flavor and a lovely golden crust.
- Serve the sandwiches immediately while the cheese is warm and melted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Another Type of Cheese?
Absolutely! Cheddar cheese works wonderfully in this recipe, but you can also use mozzarella, Gouda, Swiss cheese, or another cheese that melts well. Each will give the sandwiches a slightly different flavor.
Can I Leave Out the Cabbage?
You can, although cabbage adds a lovely texture and freshness to the egg mixture. If you prefer, you can replace it with finely chopped spinach, spring onions, or another vegetable of your choice.
What Can I Serve With Toasted Egg and Ham Sandwiches?
These sandwiches are delicious on their own, but they also pair well with a fresh green salad, sliced tomatoes, cucumber, or crispy potato wedges. They make a wonderful breakfast or a satisfying lunch.
How to Store Toasted Egg and Ham Sandwiches
These sandwiches are best eaten immediately after cooking for the best texture and flavor. If you have leftovers, allow them to cool completely, then wrap them or place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To reheat them, place the sandwiches in a frying pan over low to medium heat until warmed through. You can also use an oven or air fryer to help crisp up the bread again.
Ingredients
How to Make Toasted Egg and Ham Sandwiches

Cut a small portion of cabbage into thin strips. Cut the cheese and ham into strips as well. Crack the eggs into a bowl, beat them well, and add the chopped cabbage. Season with salt and mix until the cabbage is evenly coated in the eggs.
Cut a small portion of cabbage into thin strips. Cut the cheese and ham into strips as well. Crack the eggs into a bowl, beat them well, and add the chopped cabbage. Season with salt and mix until the cabbage is evenly coated in the eggs.

Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the butter. Place the bread in the pan and toast until golden on one side. Turn them briefly to warm the other side, then remove and set aside. Repeat with the remaining bread if needed.
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the butter. Place the bread in the pan and toast until golden on one side. Turn them briefly to warm the other side, then remove and set aside. Repeat with the remaining bread if needed.

Pour the egg and cabbage mixture into the heated pan, dividing it into two equal portions to make two fritters. Arrange the baked ham and cheddar cheese over the top of each portion. Cook for another minute, allowing the egg mixture to set and the cheese to begin melting. Carefully turn each portion of eggs over and cook the other side until the eggs are completely cooked and the cheese is melted.
Pour the egg and cabbage mixture into the heated pan, dividing it into two equal portions to make two fritters. Arrange the baked ham and cheddar cheese over the top of each portion. Cook for another minute, allowing the egg mixture to set and the cheese to begin melting. Carefully turn each portion of eggs over and cook the other side until the eggs are completely cooked and the cheese is melted.

Place one egg and cabbage portion onto each toasted slice of bread. Cover with the remaining slices of toasted bread to make two sandwiches.
Place one egg and cabbage portion onto each toasted slice of bread. Cover with the remaining slices of toasted bread to make two sandwiches.

Cut the sandwiches in half if desired, serve while warm, and enjoy!
Cut the sandwiches in half if desired, serve while warm, and enjoy!