Savory French Toast Recipe: 4 Tips for Irresistible Brunch Bliss
A savory twist on classic French toast, perfect for brunch. This version skips the sugar and adds herbs and cheese for a delicious, hearty dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick bread (sourdough or brioche)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, Parmesan, thyme, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
- Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Place the bread in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
- Adjust herbs and cheese to your taste.
- Serve with a side of fresh greens or roasted tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 190mg