Description
This savory twist on the classic French toast combines rich Parmesan, Pecorino cheese, and a kick of black pepper, making it the perfect weekend breakfast or brunch that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Pecorino cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper, divided
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- Couple dashes hot sauce
- 1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 slices thick-cut sourdough or French bread (day-old is best)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet and set aside.
- In a shallow bowl or dish, whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan, 2 tablespoons of the Pecorino, 1 tablespoon black pepper, garlic, and hot sauce until evenly combined. Set aside.
- In a separate shallow bowl or dish, stir together the bread crumbs, remaining Parmesan, Pecorino, and black pepper.
- Set a large griddle or skillet over moderate heat and brush with melted butter. Working with one slice of bread at a time, dip it into the egg mixture, turning to soak properly. Lift up and carefully drip off the excess liquid, then coat on both sides with the bread crumb mixture. Shake off excess crumbs and place on the hot pan or griddle. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook about 2 slices at a time until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer cooked slices to the wire rack over the baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while making the rest.
- To serve, sprinkle with a bit more Parmesan, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Optionally, serve with a simple arugula salad on the side, a fried egg, and a few slices of prosciutto. Enjoy!
Notes
- Day-old bread works best for this recipe as it soaks up the egg mixture better.
- Customize with a simple salad or a fried egg for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg