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Savory French-Toast BLT

Savory French-Toast BLT

French Toast, meet BLT. Everyday Food editor Sarah Carey shows you how to cook up a savory version of the breakfast favorite and give it a twist for a unique, delicious dish that's perfect for a special brunch.

Everyday Food, May 2010
  • Total Time 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, plus more for serving
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 slices crusty bread, cut 1 inch thick
  • 4 lettuce leaves (romaine, Boston, or Bibb)
  • 8 slices tomato

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375. Place bacon on a rimmed baking sheet; cook until golden and crisp, about 15 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through. Drain on paper towels.

  2. Meanwhile, in a large shallow dish, whisk together eggs, cream, and chives; season with salt and pepper. Lay bread in a single layer in egg mixture and soak 3 minutes on each side. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. When butter sizzles, add bread and cook until golden and crisp around edges, about 3 minutes per side, flipping once.

  3. To serve, layer lettuce, tomato, and bacon on each slice French toast and sprinkle with chives.

Recipe Reviews

Reviews (1)

  • mountainmama1
    12 Sep, 2010

    This is even better if you add some avocado and a poached egg! If you really want to go crazy, you can add a little hollandaise as well (just don't count the calories!)