Crispy Rice Paper Ham and Cheese Danish

Ingredients

• 2 rice paper sheets (standard round sheets)
• 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 slices sliced cheese (such as Gruyère or Swiss)
• 2 slices ham (deli-style ham)
• 1 egg (for the top)
• everything bagel seasoning (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a shallow dish, beat one egg to create an egg wash.

3. 3

   Dip two sheets of rice paper into the egg wash, ensuring they are fully coated, and stack them on top of each other on the prepared baking sheet.

4. 4

   Spread a small amount of Dijon mustard in the center of the rice paper stack.

5. 5

   Layer the sliced cheese and ham over the mustard.

6. 6

   Fold the edges of the rice paper inward toward the center to create a square or rectangular 'danish' shape, leaving a well in the middle.

7. 7

   Crack the second egg into the center of the danish.

8. 8

   Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the top of the egg and the rice paper edges.

9. 9

   Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the rice paper is crispy and golden and the egg white is set but the yolk remains jammy.

Notes

The 'rice paper hack' involves using egg wash instead of water to hydrate the sheets, which results in a crispier, more puff-pastry-like texture when baked. Monitor the egg closely in the oven to ensure the yolk doesn't overcook.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• brunch
• gluten-free
• ham and cheese
• croque madame
• baked
• rice paper