Hearty Egg and Cheese French Toast
Hearty Egg and Cheese French Toast
A Satisfying Meal! Hearty Egg and Cheese French Toast!
This French toast features a hollowed-out center of bread, filled with a savory egg mixture and a generous amount of cheese. It’s perfect for breakfast, offering a satisfying and delicious start to your day. The combination of crispy bread, soft eggs, and melted cheese is truly delightful, providing ample energy.
Ingredients- 2 slices of bread
- 40g thick-cut bacon
- 300g fresh onion
- 50g ripe tomato
- 4 large eggs
- 10g butter
- Pinch of black pepper (to taste)
- 1 slice cheddar cheese
- 1 slice processed ham
- 1 slice mozzarella cheese
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, carefully cut out the center of each of the 2 bread slices using a knife. Be gentle to avoid breaking the bread, leaving the crust intact to create a bowl-like shape.
Step 2
Peel the onion and finely dice it into small, uniform cubes, about 0.5 cm in size. Bringing out the natural sweetness of the onion is key.
Step 3
Wash the ripe tomatoes thoroughly. Then, carefully use the tip of a knife to remove the seeds from the center of each tomato. Removing the seeds will result in a cleaner texture for your toast.
Step 4
Dice the seeded tomatoes into small cubes, similar in size to the onions, about 0.5 cm. The fresh, slightly tangy flavor of the tomato will add a wonderful dimension.
Step 5
Place the thick-cut bacon slices in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook until both sides are golden brown and crispy, allowing some of the fat to render out for maximum flavor.
Step 6
Once crispy, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess grease. Then, finely chop the bacon into pieces about 0.5 cm in size. The salty notes of the bacon will enhance the overall taste of the toast.
Step 7
Now, let’s prepare the egg mixture. Crack the 4 fresh eggs into a clean bowl. Whisk them gently until the yolks and whites are well combined.
Step 8
Add the diced tomato, onion, and chopped bacon to the whisked eggs. Season with a pinch of black pepper according to your preference, and mix everything together thoroughly. Ensure the abundant filling is well distributed within the egg mixture.
Step 9
Melt 10g of butter in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Once the butter is melted, place one of the prepared bread slices (with the hollowed center) into the pan. Pour the egg mixture over the bread, allowing it to fill the cavity completely.
Step 10
Continue cooking over medium-low heat. Once the egg mixture begins to set, cook until the bottom of the bread turns a delicious golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Then, carefully flip the toast to the other side. Repeat this process to make a total of 2 egg-filled toasts.
Step 11
In a separate frying pan (or after cleaning the first one), add a little butter and heat it over low heat. Place one of the cooked bread slices (bottom side up) onto the pan. Cover the entire surface with 1 slice of cheddar cheese, ensuring it covers the opening.
Step 12
Layer 1 slice of processed ham neatly on top of the cheddar cheese. The ham will melt together with the cheese, adding its savory flavor.
Step 13
Generously sprinkle 1 slice of mozzarella cheese over the ham. The mozzarella will melt beautifully, helping to bind all the fillings together.
Step 14
Finally, carefully place the second cooked bread slice (bottom side up) on top of the cheese and ham. Keep the heat on low and cover the pan, or gently move the pan around, to allow the cheese to melt completely and both sides of the bread to turn golden brown. This may take about 5-7 minutes.
Step 15
Once the cheese is fully melted and the bread is perfectly golden brown, your delicious Egg and Cheese French Toast is ready! Serve immediately while warm. It makes for a wonderfully satisfying meal.
