Cheesy Savory French Toast Recipe (video)

savory french toast with cheese

Have you ever had savory french toast? It’s like French toast and grilled cheese sandwiches had a baby! These warm sandwiches are made with cheese-stuffed French bread that is dipped into a savory egg mixture, then grilled to perfection. I love to serve this easy breakfast recipe with a side of young persian cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes and sliced avocado. Once you try this easy and delicious french toast with melted cheese, you’ll want it for breakfast everyday! This breakfast sandwich is a great alternative to a traditional breakfast –  it’s great for breakfast on the go and a great addition to any weekend brunch menu.

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My mom used to make this savory French toast very often when we were kids. She would make it for breakfast on the weekends, or as an afternoon snack for when we got home from school. I’m using her recipe today and adding some spices to the egg mixture for more flavor – smoked paprika, garlic and parsley. The aroma of this French toast on the stove top is simply mouth-watering! You’ll want to make extra because you won’t be able to have just one!

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How It’s Made

Savory toast is just as easy as regular French toast, just made without the sugar! The first step is preparing the simple egg custard, into which we’ll dip the bread into. It’s super easy to make with just milk, eggs, butter and seasonings!

  • Slice a loaf of French bread into thick slices. Thin slices will be too soggy! Dip the bread into the prepared custard until the bread is well-soaked.
  • Layer on the cheese! For my video recipe, I used sliced havarti cheese – feel free to change up the cheese and use your favorite variety!
  • Also, try adding sliced ham or even bacon along with the cheese to create an amazing breakfast sandwich with a twist!
  • Grill on both sides over low heat until the savory toast is golden brown! Enjoy hot!
savory french toast sandwich with melted cheese

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Cheesy Savory French Toast Recipe (video)

10 minutes prep + 6 minutes cook
6 servings
Easy, savory French toast stuffed with melty cheese!

Ingredients 

  • 12 thick-cut slices French or brioche bread
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp EACH: smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 6 slices havarti cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter, for cooking

Instructions

  • Prepare the custard first in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter and season with spices and salt.
  • Slice a day old loaf of French bread or brioche bread into thick, 1-inch slices. Dunk each slice of bread into the prepared custard, turning several times to ensure the bread is thoroughly soaked. Place a slice of cheese between two slices of bread, then set the sandwiches onto a tray until ready to cook.
  • Preheat a large griddle or non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Melt the 1 tablespoon butter, then add the French toast. Cook the toast over medium-low heat, slowly, so that the cheese gets melted; about 4 minutes per side. Turn using a large spatula.
  • Serve the savory French toast warm with a side of tomatoes, cucumber and avocado.
  • Note: this french toast will refrigerate beautifully and can be reheated the next day the same way.

Nutrition

Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 1399mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 797IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 5mg