These irresistible Ham, Egg and Cheese Pockets are soft on top and crispy on the bottom, they take 3 minutes to assemble and you won’t dirty a single thing. I mean it! NO DIRTY DISHES!
No Washing Up Ham, Egg & Cheese Pockets
I noticed the other day that McDonald’s have Ham and Cheese Pockets as part of their breakfast menu! I haven’t tried them, and doubt I ever will, but these look just like the McDonald’s one – with the added bonus of egg. 🙂 Extra tastiness, and keeps you full for longer!
Doesn’t the inside look fabulous?? And I love the crispy edges!
HOW TO MAKE HAM, EGG CHEESE POCKETS
This is how to assemble it. Firstly pile on some ham, then create a “well” using shredded cheese and crack in an egg.
Then simply fold in the sides and wrap into a parcel, and wrap in foil to hold it all together. Then bake until the egg is cooked to your taste – it’s easy to tell, just poke to surface and you’ll be able to feel how firm the egg is.
I realise the name is a bit clunky. And if there is anyone reading this who is more of a wordsmith than me, I’d dearly love suggestions for a better name. It sounds almost childish, doesn’t it? And yet somehow, very me. 🙂 (Both the ridiculous sounding name and the recipe itself!).
VERSATILE RECIPE
I kept these breakfast pockets very simple, made with just ham, egg and cheese. But think of the possibilities! Add some greens, olives, sun dried tomatoes. Switch out the ham with salami or other cured meat. Cook some bacon. Just use this recipe as the base for your own creations!
These Ham, Egg and Cheese breakfast pockets are my 2nd No Washing Up invention. The first was this No Washing Up Ham Egg and Cheese Bread Bowls (SO GOOD!) which I am still very fond it. Those are made with bread rolls, these are made with tortilla wraps or any kind of flatbread that is thin and pliable enough to fold into pockets.
I know the concept for this recipe is very simple but if you’d like a visual for how I wrap these, I’ve made a quick little video which is below the recipe. Enjoy! – Nagi xx
More breakfast egg recipes
A classic Omelette or a Fluffy Egg White Omelette
Frittata – the classic done right!
Shakshouka – baked eggs made exotic
And more things stuffed between crispy flatbreads!
Things stuffed inside crispy flatbreads are always a good thing! I’ve done a few over the years:
Gozleme – Crispy Turkish olive oil flatbreads stuffed with spinach and feta
Quesadillas – and try these Avocado Bacon Egg Breakfast Quesadillas!
And handy Oven Baked Chicken Quesadillas!
And though not stuffed, this ever popular Easy Soft Flatbreads has to make the list (use as naan for curries, Greek Gyros, Doner Kebab, Chicken Shawarma – the options are extensive!)
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No Washing Up Ham, Egg & Cheese Pockets
Ingredients
- 2 soft large wraps / tortillas (approx 23 cm / 9″ diameter) (Note 1)
- 110-150 g / 3.5-5 oz ham slices (Note 3)
- 1/2 – 2/3 cups grated cheddar or tasty cheese (or any other melting cheese) (Note 2)
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F (all oven types).
- Place 2 pieces of foil on a work surface and spray with oil (any).
- Place tortilla on foil. Place ham in the middle of the tortilla, making sure you arrange it so it is flat, not a mound (harder to keep egg in place). Even better, create a shallow crater shape using off ham off cuts and shavings.
- Place cheese in the middle of the ham, the form into a ring.
- Working quickly (one pocket at a time), crack an egg into the ring then fold the bottom and top edges in, then the left and right side to form a package (see video below recipe). Then wrap in foil. DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN!!! (Egg will leak)
- Place on baking tray.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Check to ensure yolk is cooked by poking the pocket, you will feel the dome shape of the yolk. The base and edges should be crispy and the top will be soft.
- Unwrap immediately (otherwise will sweat and lose crispiness). Serve hot!
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT
No Washing Up Ham, Egg and Cheese Pockets recipe video!
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I made these several years ago and I’m excited to circle back and make them again! This time around, I’d like to use my air fryer. Do you have suggestions for temp/time? Thanks so much!
We loved these pockets, although they did stick a bit to the tin foil when I made them. They were still delicious.
Hi Cosette, spray with a little oil and that should prevent them from sticking. I’m so glad you loved them! N x
In the Royal Navy we have something similar. It’s a slice of toast with a slice of ham on then some cheese and topped off with a fried egg. We call them Cheesy Hammy Eggy or more often Cheesy Wham Bams if your still looking for a less chunky name.
Love this!!! 😂
These are delicious. Made them last night using leftover Easter ham. Will definitely make again. Thanks, Nagi. 😋
Perfect Judy! That’s great to hear! N x
I upped the temp from 350° to 400° because when I checked after 25 min. at 350° they didn’t even start to cook .I suggest using the 400° from the beginning for 25 min. they might get done
Hi Betty, sorry you had issues, could there be a problem with your oven thermostat – or possibly your oven runs cooler than others? N x
Liked the look of this one, why not call it a NagiHEC wrap?
can i use Cheddar cheese for that?
Definitely Avi!! Enjoy! N x
I made these delicious pockets for breakfast…I heard the hubby yell down to me while I was in the kitchen…he said “I don’t like them already…they are taking to long to cook”…he ended up loving them…now I can creak an egg in a frying pan and flip it over for over easy eggs…but can I fold a flour tortilla over an egg without breaking the yolk…no!!! But who cares…I did throw them under the broil after opening the foil packet to crisp up the tortilla…it worked great…thanks for sharing your recipe…I made it for “Alphabet” tag game at FFF…
These are yummy and portable. We like to add a little spicy sausage, or whatever we have on hand. Really easy and fun to make!
Sounds fabulous Lorelei!! N x
Haha, I can see why you have to emphasise ‘DONT TURN IT OVER’ it’s instinctive to want to turn it over isn’t it 😂
Delish & easy, as with all your recipes, thanks again
Thanks so much Esther! N x
Can I put in on a frying pan instead of using the oven?
Sure could Marha! N x
Made these this morning, they were FABULOUS! I had only smaller tortillas so i made mini pockets. So easy, no fuss no mess.. thank you!!
can the no washing up ham egg and cheese pockets also the same recipe made in rolls, be served cold for a picnic?
Hi Jennie, you can serve them cold if you prefer – N x
Great recipes
Thanks Sheila!
Name suggestions
– ham, egg and squeeze
– ham, eggs and yes please?
A little clunky, but hey…
– Is that a ham egg and cheese in your pocket?
😂 Love it Patrick!
Add some S&P for A little more taste if using A mild meat.
Yes – season to taste Coreen ❤️
Loved it! I used salami in mine along with the ham. It’s exciting that there are so many possibilities and ways you can play with this. It’s so simple and versatile, and yes the crispy edges really made it.
Yes definitely! SO many options!!
What a great idea! I didn’t have any ham so made these with leftover crumbled bacon (from your bacon and egg muffin recipe) and a little bit of spinach. They were a big hit with my kids, even the one who doesn’t really like to eat breakfast. I think that you should call them “breakfast packets”. Thanks for yet another easy, delicious recipe.
Yum!!! Sounds great Christine!
Yup, like I said before, my granddaughter loved these and asked if we could have them again. Thank you for the simple and awesome idea for quick breakfast.
That’s great Lisa!
Easy and delicious ! I had cubed ham and sliced cheese so I used the sliced cheese as the base and the cubed ham as the well for the egg. I used extra large eggs so it took a bit longer to cook(30-35 mins).
Sounds great Kimberly!