SAVORY CAPRESE-STYLE FRENCH TOASTS RECIPE
Treat yourself with a thick and super-soft slice (or two!) of these savory French toasts topped with avocado, fresh tomatoes, scrumptious burrata and a drizzle of pesto sauce
Here is my Italian savory spin to the classic French toasts.
These hearty and nutritious toasts are a sure way to kick-start your weekend and make any brunch special.
Are you a sweet or a savory breakfast person?!?
I do love sweet breakfast but (there's always a BUT!), I'm always happy to make an exception, especially when we are talking about these amazing savory French toasts.
These toasts are topped with slices of fresh tomatoes, avocados, and (my favorite!!) creamy and delicate burrata (you can substitute with fresh mozzarella or crumbled feta cheese too!).
Drizzle with some freshly made pesto sauce and you're in for a treat!
Looks delicious, right?!?
I say, there's no need to wait for the weekend, when something tastes this good.
Here are a few suggestions to cook the best French toasts.
Make sure to cut the bread in thick slices - at least one inch in thickness. And make sure to select some quality bread. I usually go for an Italian or French freshly baked loaf.
You can always used older bread too, just make sure to soak the slices for longer in the egg/milk mixture, until they absorb the liquid all the way through.
When using fresh bread you only need to dip the bread for a few seconds on each side. If you leave it in there too long it might fall apart (depending on the bread you use!).
Use a non-stick pan, so flipping the bread will be super easy. My pan is so good that I could also skip on the butter and not grease the pan at all. But, I do like a bit of butter for the taste and golden color it gives the bread.
For the topping, I went caprese-style, with avocado/tomato/burrata/pesto. But you are welcome to experiment and try with any of your favorite toppings!
Ready to try this now??! Buon appetito!
Other brunch recipes you might like:
Italian Bruschetta with Burrata Cheese
Frittata Roll Ups Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta (Rotoli di Frittata)
Zucchini Pancakes
Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce (Uova alla Contadina)
Savory Tart With Artichoke Hearts
Mushroom, Potato and Fontina Quiche
Crispy and Light Potato-Spinach Tart
Egg and Pancetta on Toasted and Bread Cups
PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD: Savory Caprese French Toasts.
Caprese-Style Savory French Toasts
Ingredients
- 8 thick slices bread (French or Italian loaf), cut into 1 inch thick slices
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (350 ml) milk
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- pinch salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 large avocados, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 2 large burrata cheese balls
- about 3 tablespoons freshly made pesto sauce
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl or casserole dish.
- Add the milk, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and whisk well.
- Heat a nonstick, large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt half tablespoon of butter.
- When it sizzles, soak the slices of bread one at a time in the egg mixture. Turn on both sides until they absorb the liquid. Fresh bread requires only a quick dip. If you are using older bread, soak for longer.
- Cook the bread over medium heat on each side until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Add more butter to the pan when needed.
- Lower to medium-low heat and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Top with slices of avocado and tomatoes. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
- Top with a piece of burrata. Drizzle with pesto and serve immediately.
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