Strammer Max (German Open-Faced Ham Sandwich)
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
8 mins
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Servings
2 sandwiches
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Calories
367 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Breakfast, Lunch
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Cuisine
German
Strammer Max (German Open-Faced Ham Sandwich)
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Strammer Max is a very easy to make hot, open-faced sandwich hailing from Germany. Sliced hearty bread is lightly toasted and buttered, then topped with cured ham (such as prosciutto) and finished with a fried egg. With a handful of basic ingredients, you can create this classic satisfying sandwich in hardly any time at all.
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Ingredients
- 2 slices country bread or rye bread (each a minimum of ½ inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons Butter, at room temperature
- 4 slices cured ham (such as prosciutto)
- 2 large eggs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- chopped chives, for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
- Lightly toast the bread slices and allow them to cool (or don’t toast at all if you prefer). Spread each slice of bread on one side with soft butter (if the bread is hot the butter will just melt).
- Top each slice of bread with 2 slices of cured ham.
- Heat a lightly greased nonstick skillet over medium to medium-low heat. Add the eggs, being careful not to break the yolks. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the whites are completely set but the yolks are still runny.
- Gently place 1 fried egg on each of your sandwiches. If desired, top each sandwich with some chopped chives. Serve immediately.
Notes
- In Germany, Strammer Max is usually made with thick, hearty, seeded German bread which is not usually toasted. If you don't live in Germany and you don't have any German bakeries in your area, you'll likely want to use a rustic country bread, rye (I use marble rye in this post) or another hearty seeded dark bread. In these cases, I lightly toast it, but it's a matter of preference and you can leave it untoasted if you prefer.
- I suggest using imported prosciutto rather than a domestic prosciutto. The difference in quality is noticeable, as is the price, but it's definitely worth it. Don't skimp here. I like prosciutto di Parma, but you could also try prosciutto di San Daniele which is sweeter (less salty) and fattier, but even more expensive. Jamón Serrano (Serrano ham) from Spain is also another cured ham option you can try.
- When frying eggs, I like to start them on medium heat then lower the heat to medium-low. At that point I cover the pan for a few minutes to help the whites set around the edges of the yolk. Just keep a close eye so the yolks stay bright yellow and don’t cook. When the whites at the very edges of the yolk start to set and turn opaque, the eggs are done.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1sandwich
Calories
367kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
236mg
(79%)
Sodium
581mg
(24%)
Potassium
72mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 236mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 581mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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