Cheddar French Toast With Dried Fruit Syrup

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Cheddar French Toast With Dried Fruit Syrup Recipe

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

22 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup
	1 1/2 cups dried fruit , diced small
	1/3 cup walnuts , chopped small
	8 slices French bread , cut 1-inch thick ( or Sourdough or Italian or whole grain )
	1 cup mild cheddar cheese , shredded
	3 large eggs
	1 1/2 cups milk
	1/8 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

725

Sugar

62g

Fat

23g

Are you tired of the same old breakfast recipes? This Cheddar French Toast With Dried Fruit Syrup recipe adds a twist to the classic French toast recipe you know and love. By adding shredded cheddar cheese, you get a savory and cheesy breakfast dish. The dried fruit syrup adds a natural sweetness to the dish without the added refined sugar. This recipe is perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch with friends and family. Serve it with a side of bacon or sausage to complete the breakfast meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.	In a medium bowl, mix together the maple syrup, dried fruit, and walnuts.
3.	Set aside the mixture.
4.	In a dish, whisk together eggs, milk, and salt.
5.	Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture and coat well on both sides.
6.	Add the shredded cheddar cheese to one side of each bread slice.
7.	Place the bread slices onto a greased baking sheet.
8.	Bake the bread slices for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted.
9.	Serve hot with the dried fruit syrup mixture on top of the bread slices.

PROS

This breakfast recipe is a great way to use up leftover bread and it’s a delicious way to enjoy French toast! The cheddar cheese adds a unique spin to the traditional French toast recipe and the dried fruit syrup is a great way to sweeten up the dish without refined sugar.

CONS

This breakfast dish is quite high in calories due to the syrup and cheese.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as a treat rather than as a daily breakfast.
It’s also not the healthiest breakfast option due to the refined carbohydrates in the bread.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This breakfast recipe is a source of calcium and protein from the cheddar cheese and eggs. The dried fruit syrup is a good source of antioxidants and fiber which aids in digestion. However, it’s recommended to avoid excessive amounts of syrup to prevent blood sugar spikes.