Uitsmijter

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The cheese thread got me going on this and I realized I should probably add a description.

An Uitsmijter is typically a breakfast or lunch dish, though I believe it originated as late-night bar far.  Evidence for this is that Uitsmijter means 'bouncer' in Dutch.

There's lots of variations for it, but the basic version is two pieces of buttered toast, topped with ham and cheese and topped off with two or three fried eggs, sunnyside up.

Quick and simple, but very flavorful.

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pitrow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Master Chef Joined: 22 November 2010 Location: Newberg, Oregon Status: Offline Points: 1087	Post Options Post Reply Quote pitrow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Uitsmijter Posted: 07 March 2012 at 12:01
	The cheese thread got me going on this and I realized I should probably add a description. An Uitsmijter is typically a breakfast or lunch dish, though I believe it originated as late-night bar far. Evidence for this is that Uitsmijter means 'bouncer' in Dutch. There's lots of variations for it, but the basic version is two pieces of buttered toast, topped with ham and cheese and topped off with two or three fried eggs, sunnyside up. Quick and simple, but very flavorful.

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Daikon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chef's Apprentice Joined: 20 October 2011 Location: San Francisco Status: Offline Points: 381	Post Options Post Reply Quote Daikon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 March 2012 at 13:19
	There have to be 1001 variations on this, from a Croque Madame to a McDonald's Egg McMuffin -- and all pretty good, especially after a late night out or as the last item to come out of the kitchen after service!

ChrisFlanders Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chef's Apprentice Joined: 01 March 2012 Location: Flanders Status: Offline Points: 343	Post Options Post Reply Quote ChrisFlanders Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 March 2012 at 04:31
	I like an "uitsmijter" every now and then for lunch, Pitrow. Very much Hollandish!

Marissa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Cook Joined: 28 February 2012 Location: Austin TX Status: Offline Points: 160	Post Options Post Reply Quote Marissa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 March 2012 at 08:20
	This morning the little munchkin decided to wake up absurdly early (4:45 instead of her usual 8:00!). Stumbling around the kitchen, I couldn't come up with anything for breakfast by the time we all got hungry but then remembered this post! So I used what we had on hand to come up with my own version. Sourdough with raw sharp cheddar broiled on top, prosciutto and the sunny side up egg. It was great!

pitrow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Master Chef Joined: 22 November 2010 Location: Newberg, Oregon Status: Offline Points: 1087	Post Options Post Reply Quote pitrow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 March 2012 at 10:28
	Very nice Marissa!

TasunkaWitko Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 25 January 2010 Location: Chinook, MT Status: Offline Points: 9389	Post Options Post Reply Quote TasunkaWitko Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 March 2012 at 09:09
	i really like the simplicity of this dish, and its versatility. on a lot of saturday mornings we like to do something quite similar, but i really like this presentation and will try it. great pictures, mike and marissa!
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Rod Franklin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chef Joined: 17 February 2010 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 921	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rod Franklin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 March 2012 at 13:11
	How does one pronounce this word, "uitsmijter?" I've made this a couple of times since seeing this thread. Simple, satisfying, hot meal, that's easy to be creative with. I'd like to find a way to get some vegetables in there somehow... Ah, but why spoil it?
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pitrow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Master Chef Joined: 22 November 2010 Location: Newberg, Oregon Status: Offline Points: 1087	Post Options Post Reply Quote pitrow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 March 2012 at 13:23
	The way we pronounce it in my family is similar to how the literal translation would be in English.... Out - Smiter (Emphasis on Out, and Smiter as in someone that would smite you). I have a feeling that were you in Holland the 'uit' part would be a little like Ooot. I'm with ya on the veggie thing. Sometimes I think some sauteed onions and bell peppers would be good, but then I second guess it and don't want to make it overly complex, flavor-wise. Just a quick simple meal is all you need sometimes.