Savory Herb French Toast
A savory twist on the classic french toast. We added some fresh herbs and other flavorful savory ingredients to our batter. The result is a delicious breakfast or brunch dish, topped with a perfectly fried egg with a runny yolk. This is the perfect savory breakfast dish!
Servings: 6
Calories: 414kcal
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 2 teaspoons thinly sliced chives
- 2 teaspoons minced thyme
- 1 teaspoon minced oregano
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 6 slices French bread, sliced on a bias into 1 inch thick pieces
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- fried eggs cooked to your liking
- microgreens
Instructions
- Place eggs, milk, mustard, herbs, garlic, spices, salt, and pepper into a shallow baking dish and whisk together.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat, add 4 tablespoons butter and melt. Press 3 slices of bread into the egg mixture to soak. Flip each slice and soak for about 1 minute.
- Carefully transfer soaked bread slices to the hot skillet and sear for 3 to 4 minutes or until nicely browned. Flip each slice and continue to cook until browned and French toast has cooked through, an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the French toast slices from the pan and repeat steps 2 and 3 with the remaining bread slices.
- Top each serving of French toast with a fried egg, sprinkle of salt and pepper and fresh microgreens. Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 1046mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 3mg