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FRENCH TOAST SANDWICHES  This can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Ingredients: 2/3 cup Fresh Liquid Whole Egg - Easy Eggs 2/3 cups milk 1 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp pepper pinch salt 8 slices Italian bread 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 4 oz Fontina or swiss cheese, thinly sliced 2 tsp butter Preparation: In large shallow dish, whisk together Fresh Liquid Whole Egg - Easy Eggs, milk, basil, pepper and salt; set aside. Spread 4 of the bread slices with mustard, top with cheese. Sandwich with remaining bread. Dip into egg mixture, turning to soak well. In large non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook sandwiches, turning once, for about 5 minutes or until browned and cheese is melted.  FRENCH TOAST  This french toast has a great texture and excellent full-body custard flavor. The honey adds something special to this recipe and the resting and soaking on a rack and baking as the final step is just what it needs. Try it with stale cinnamon swirl bread which turns out perfect and slightly crunchy with a soft center. A wonderful treat and oh so delicious! Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 24 minutes Makes: 4 Servings 1 cup half-and-half 3 large eggs 2 tablespoons honey, warmed in microwave for 20 seconds 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 (1/2-inch) slices day-old or stale country loaf, brioche or challah bread 4 tablespoons butter In medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, honey, and salt. You may do this the night before. When ready to cook, pour custard mixture into a pie pan and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Dip bread into mixture, allow to soak for 30 seconds on each side, and then remove to a cooling rack that is sitting in a sheet pan, and allow to sit for 1 to 2 minutes. Over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a 10-inch nonstick saute pan. Place 2 slices of bread at a time into the pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and place on rack in oven for 5 minutes. Repeat with all 8 slices. Serve immediately with powdered sugar, maple syrup, whipped cream or fruit. |
