Recipes

Italian French Toast

Packed with Italian flavours, this savoury French toast is a nice change from the usual. It makes an excellent brunch or lunch option.
Serves 4
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min

Ingredients

  • 8 slices day-old Italian bread
  • 8 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 8 slices prosciutto
  • 1 cup (250 mL) baby arugula
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup (125 mL) milk
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) prepared basil pesto
  • Pinch each salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Place bread on working surface; top half of the slices with 1 slice mozzarella, 2 slices prosciutto, 1/4 cup (60 mL) arugula and remaining mozzarella slices. Cap with remaining bread.

  • Step 2

    In shallow baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, pesto, salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat. Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, coating completely; cook, in batches, for 6 to 10 minutes, turning once, or until both sides are golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories410
Fat25 g
Saturated Fat10 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate22 g
Fibre1 g
Sugars2 g
Protein19 g
Sodium1190 mg