Can I shimmy my way into your weekend?
Can I wedge myself in if I come offering inspiration and encouragement?
Here’s the inspiration: Salty, savory, creamy, tender very fancy French toast that’s tremendously simple and satisfying and keeps you miles away (in satisfaction) from the Brunch line down the road.
Here’s the encouragement: Keep going / keep growing / but first breakfast with coffee / we’re human all the way.
Here’s what you need from your kitchen gather. Grab things that look like these:
• brioche bread, sliced thick, maybe fresh, maybe stale, maybe not brioche at all maybe just whatever bread you have on hand.
• eggs, large or whatever you have / whatever you like that is egg-like in structure and function.
• cream or milk or almond milk.
• fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley and scallions, maybe thyme, maybe chives, whatcha got (?) let’s do it!
• butter, definitely butter.
• salt and pepper and sriracha, maybe ketchup, maybe both, why not all?
Chop coarsely, whisk well, season generously… have you had your coffee yet?
Have some coffee.
Dip, melt, griddle fry.
Top with a fried egg, likely more butter, sriracha, and fresh herbs.
Happy Saturday! Do good.
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Savory Salt and Pepper French Toast
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 6
- Total Time: 16 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons half-and-half, whole milk, or heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for serving
- 3/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh scallions
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving
- 4 thick slices brioche bread
- 2 fried eggs
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, dairy, salt, pepper, scallions, and parsley.
- Melt butter on a griddle skillet or nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Drip brioche in egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Transfer dipped bread to the heated skillet. Fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer slices to two plates, top with a pat of butter, fried egg, salt, pepper, and just a few more fresh herbs.
- Happy weekending!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
16 Responses
i have been looking for a recipie like this forever. i finaly found one to satisfie my eggy needs. I cant wait o taste this recipie it looks amazing!!!
Here’s the inspiration: Salty, savory, creamy, tender very fancy French toast that’s tremendously simple and satisfying and keeps you miles away (in satisfaction) from the Brunch line down the road.
This was so, so good, and such a great way to start a Sunday of cooking. I made it just for me so halved everything (used just 1 x-large egg for the soak). I’m not a big fan of sweet breakfasts, so this was perfect. Thanks for a fabulous recipe!
French Toast in my family meant bread soaked in evaporated milk, vanilla & egg resulting in a custardy French Toast. It is frustrating that many French Toasts are barely soaked – dry inside, or too eggy. I think your egg dairy ratio will result in fried egg bread, not French Toast.
french toast is not all the same. it is all a prefrence. i dont like too much milk but insted more egg. and you just have to soak it for longer to get it soft inside.
Just curious – why is your dipped bread on a cooling rack in a pan? Did you bake it or fry it?
Fair question! You don’t have to use a cooling rack. I like to dip all of by bread and leave it to soak a bit as I’m frying other pieces, and I place it on a cooling rack because I think it keeps the bread from getting too soppy while it waits. Just my preference. You’re welcome to do whatever makes you happy!
I kept thinking it was missing something and one of my friends said she just made this but added some cheese between the egg and toast. It looks so good though, I definitely can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing!
Love your take on a savory french toast! Looks great – I have a few similar breakfast style dishes on my blog, like savory oatmeal!
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This looks dang amazing. I love breakfast foods.
Omg this made best dinner ever! I used challah, same as brioche, an egg bread. I also added some thick bacon and sharp cheddar slices on the side. Woweeeeeeee!
This French Toast is gorgeous! And, I always love fresh herbs with breakfast :)
I love eggs! Especially the brown ones. Thanks!
Savory brunch appeals more to me than sweet. Never thought savory French toast could be a thing! I’m definitely going to try this.
Gorgeous. As always.
Just yesterday I talked with my friends about French Toast and you inspired me now really to try out the recipe!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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