Name: Egg and Ham Nests
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8 slices wholemeal bread; 1/4 cup Western Star Spreadable Light; 4 slices ham, cut in half; 8 x 55g (small) eggs; 1 cup grated Bega So Light Vintage Cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or spring onions

8 slices wholemeal bread
1/4 cup Western Star Spreadable Light
4 slices ham, cut in half
8 x 55g (small) eggs
1 cup grated Bega So Light Vintage Cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or spring onions

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Cut the crusts off each slice of bread and butter on both sides. Gently push bread into the base of 8 muffin pans
Line each bread base with a half slice of ham, crack in an egg and sprinkle with cheese and chives
Bake nests at 180°C for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden, cool in tin for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving

Tips & Hints:

These nests are perfect for picnics and brunches, the nests can also make a special treat served cold in a lunchbox.

Cut the crusts off each slice of bread and butter on both sides. Gently push bread into the base of 8 muffin pans
Line each bread base with a half slice of ham, crack in an egg and sprinkle with cheese and chives
Bake nests at 180°C for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden, cool in tin for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving

Tips & Hints:

These nests are perfect for picnics and brunches, the nests can also make a special treat served cold in a lunchbox.

Cut the crusts off each slice of bread and butter on both sides. Gently push bread into the base of 8 muffin pans
Line each bread base with a half slice of ham, crack in an egg and sprinkle with cheese and chives
Bake nests at 180°C for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden, cool in tin for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving

Tips & Hints:

These nests are perfect for picnics and brunches, the nests can also make a special treat served cold in a lunchbox.

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