ham and eggs

Classic morning plate

Ham and eggs is a classic breakfast combination of fried or grilled ham served alongside eggs, typically fried or scrambled.

The phrase often evokes a simple, hearty American breakfast: I'll have ham and eggs with toast.

In boxing slang, a ham-and-egger is a mediocre fighter who boxes just to earn a living.

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duo · pairing · diner culture · platter · yolk · Dr. Seuss · skillet · Americana · culinary tradition · nostalgia · bacon · over easy · pancakes · short order · short order cook · cast iron skillet · fats · savory

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Opposites
breakfast style

ham and eggscontinental breakfast

Basic morning hotel meal

muesli · granola · toast and jam · cereal and milk

dietary category

ham and eggstofu scramble

Seasoned crumbled bean curd

fruit bowl · oatmeal · avocado toast · smoothie bowl · granola

culinary elaboration

ham and eggseggs Benedict

Poached dish with hollandaise

Family

ham, hams, hammed, hamming, egg, eggs, egged, egging, eggy

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Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G