Strammer Max (German Open-Face Sandwich)

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbs butter, divided
• 1 slice brown rye bread
• 2 oz sliced ham
• 2 oz sliced Gruyere cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Butter the bread with 1 tablespoon butter and place on a large serving plate.

2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Fry ham lightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Cover with Gruyere cheese and melt, 1 to 2 minutes more. Set aside and keep warm.

3. Heat remaining butter in another skillet over medium heat. Add egg and cook until white is set, about 3 minutes. Flip carefully and cook until set but the yolk is still runny, 1 minute more.

4. Cover the bread with ham and cheese and top with the egg. Sprinkle with parsley, salt, and pepper.