Description
French toast gets a savory makeover with this delightful Provençal-inspired dish that brings herbs and cheese together on your morning plate. Crispy bread soaks in a herbed egg mixture, then sizzles to golden perfection, creating a delicious breakfast that’ll make your taste buds dance with Mediterranean charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 4 slices bread
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
Liquid & Herbs:
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Blend 4 large eggs, 120 ml milk, 5 g salt, 2 g black pepper, 2 g ground turmeric, 2 g red chili powder, and 7 g chopped cilantro in a shallow bowl. Whisk thoroughly until ingredients combine into a smooth, golden-hued mixture.
- Select 4 sturdy bread slices that can absorb liquid without disintegrating. Dunk each slice completely into egg mixture, ensuring total coverage without excessive dripping.
- Preheat a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Add 30 ml butter or oil to prevent sticking and create crisp edges.
- Carefully transfer egg-soaked bread onto hot skillet. Fry each side for 2-3 minutes until surfaces transform into a deep golden-brown color with slight crispness.
- Remove French toast from skillet and place on serving plate. Garnish with extra fresh cilantro if your palate desires additional herbal brightness.
- Accompany the savory toast with yogurt, chutney, or a crisp salad to complement its rich, spiced profile.
Notes
- Swap white bread for day-old sourdough or brioche to get a richer, more complex flavor profile for your French toast.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley to the egg mixture for extra depth and brightness in each bite.
- Salt and pepper the egg mixture generously to enhance the savory notes and create a more balanced taste.
- When cooking, use a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan to ensure even browning and a perfectly crisp exterior on your French toast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg