Cherry French Toast with Bacon & Cheese Eggs
A cozy and comforting dish featuring fluffy Cherry French Toast served with crispy bacon and creamy cheese scrambled eggs, perfect for breakfast-for-dinner.
Ingredients
For the French Toast
- 4 slices slices of bread Use thick, hearty slices like brioche or challah.
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved Fresh or frozen works well.
- 2 large eggs Standard large eggs.
- 1/2 cup milk Whole milk is best for richness.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhances flavors.
- Butter Butter for frying Use generously.
- Salt and pepper Salt and pepper to taste For seasoning.
For the Bacon and Cheese Eggs
- 4 slices bacon Crispy bacon; turkey bacon works as an alternative.
- 2 large eggs Additional eggs for scrambling.
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese Choose your favorite cheese.
Instructions
Preparation
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring they are coated but not soggy.
Cooking the French Toast
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add butter.
- Fry the soaked bread slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Cooking the Bacon
- In a separate pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, flipping once.
Making Cheese Eggs
- In the bacon pan, crack the additional eggs and scramble them, adding salt and pepper.
- Stir in the shredded cheese once the eggs are just set.
Final Assembly
- On each plate, stack the warm French toast, top with cherries, and serve bacon and cheesy eggs on the side.
Notes
Leftover bread works well for French toast. Feel free to experiment with different fruits or milks. Keep the first batch warm in the oven if making for a larger group.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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