Thick-Toasted Gouda and Egg Melt Sandwich

A comforting, gourmet breakfast melt featuring thick-toasted brown bread buttered inside and out...

Ingredients

• 2 thick slices of hearty brown bread
• 2 slices of sandwich ham
• Rich Gouda cheese slices
• Extra shredded cheese (for sprinkling on top of the sandwich)
• 1 large egg (for that ultimate gooey yolk)
• Butter (for coating both the outsides and the inside of the bread)
• Spices: A pinch of cracked black pepper, garlic powder, and a dash of smoked paprika

Steps

1. Lightly butter one side of each thick brown bread slice, and spread a thin layer of butter on the inside facing sides as well.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place the bread slices butter-side down in the pan, layering your Gouda cheese and 2 slices of sandwich ham so it starts getting warm and melty.
3. In a separate pan or right alongside the sandwich, fry your egg, keeping the heat moderate so the whites set while the yolk stays gloriously runny.
4. Gently place the fried egg right on top of the melting cheese and ham, and sprinkle your spices (black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika) directly onto the egg and cheese.
5. Top with the second slice of thick brown bread, press down gently, and sprinkle an extra handful of shredded cheese right onto the top crust of the bread.
6. Toast until both sides are a deep golden brown, the top cheese is delightfully crisp and melted, and the inside is fully gooey.
7. Slice right down the middle, watch that warm yolk flow, and enjoy immediately!

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