Wow. I think 3 months is a significant enough blogging break, yes? Time to get back at it! Since I last blogged, I’ve gone on two trips, have become slightly obsessed with Instagram, explored two new job ventures, turned 25 on my roof while watching fireworks with someone special, lost a pet, and successfully co-planned and orchestrated one of my best friend’s wedding along with another best friend who was also a fellow bridesmaid (phew!). I also ate. As I love to do. Here’s a dish I documented just for you guys!
Savory French Toast
We had some formerly delicious jalapeño bread from a local organic bakery that was pretty tough and stale, but I didn’t want to give it to the dogs just yet. Since normal bread in the same condition usually gets turned into french toast, I decided I’d give this savory bread the same fate.
First, I mixed eggs with some milk and my favorite smoked seasoning salts from Trader Joes.
After blending well, I dipped each side of bread into the egg and milk mixture and dropped the bread into a pan sizzling with butter.
I cooked each side until golden brown and then set aside on a plate and repeated the process with the rest of the bread.
In the meantime, while the bread was cooking, I started a basic white or cream sauce to top the french toast (somehow I didn’t think maple syrup would cut it).
I decided a cheese sauce would be even better, so I shredded some cheddar and whisked it into the sauce.
Ooh la la! I seasoned the sauce with a dash of worcestershire, some Franks, freshly cracked black pepper and sea salt.
I knew a certain boy would be enjoying it with me, and like many other boys, this one appreciates the addition of meat. I crisped up some diced summer sausage in a small cast iron pan while everything else cooked (it draws out all the fat while bringing out the flavor of the sausage).
I knew this dish would be incredibly rich, so I diced up some tomatoes to cut through the fat and add some nice contrast in temperature and texture.
I plated it up and we dove in moments after.
It was a hit and didn’t last long. 
I had fun experimenting in the kitchen and was thrilled it turned out well! I much prefer this to sweet french toast and wouldn’t hesitate to play with savory flavors again. What is your favorite savory breakfast food?
Happy eating!
There aren’t many recipes out there that pose french toast as a savory dish, but I have to say this looks delectable. I’m DEFINITELY going to try these soon
Oh yay! Please do. Glad to have inspired you.