Apple and Cheddar French Toast
(from Dreamy346’s recipe box)
Flavours of sweet apple and savoury cheese combine to create an irresistible brunch favourite.
Source: http://www.cbc.ca/inthekitchen/2011/10/apple-and-cheddar-french-toast.html
Serves 4 peopleCategories: breakfast, vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- Butter
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 loaf brioche bread (day old)
- 1/2 cup grated aged cheddar
- Icing sugar, for serving
- Maple syrup, for serving
Directions
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In a small skillet over medium heat, sauté the apples in 1 to 2 tbsp. butter. Add cinnamon and cook apples until tender and golden, about 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.
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Beat eggs and milk together in a shallow baking dish or bowl. Set aside.
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Cut bread into 8 thick slices.
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Spoon the apples evenly over 4 of the bread slices. Then sprinkle evenly with cheddar cheese. Sandwich with remaining slices.
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Dip each French toast sandwich into the egg mixture until evenly soaked.
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Heat griddle to medium heat. (Alternatively, cook French toast in batches using a large skillet.) Add 2 tbsp. butter. When butter melts, add the French toast sandwiches. Cook until golden brown and crisp on both sides and cheese is melted, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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If needed, keep French toast warm in a 250 degree F. oven. Serve with a dusting of icing sugar and drizzle of maple syrup.