Ham and Cheese-Stuffed French Toast

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Ham and Cheese-Stuffed French Toast Recipe for Breakfast
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter , at room temperature , divided ( plus extra for the dish )
12 -14 slices rye bread ( with caraway seeds )
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 sweet onion , thinly sliced
3/4 3/4 lb ( or thinly sliced ) or 3/4 lb cheddar cheese , shredded ( or thinly sliced )
3/4 lb thinly sliced cooked ham
6 large eggs
2 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil ( or 1 t. dried )
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups homemade fine dry breadcrumbs or 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
652
Sugar
6g
Fat
42g
Ham and Cheese-Stuffed French Toast is a hearty and delicious breakfast dish that is perfect for a lazy weekend morning or a special occasion brunch. With layers of ham, cheese, onions, and mustard sandwiched between slices of rye bread, this recipe is flavorful and satisfying. The egg mixture cooks the sandwiches to perfection, and the crispy breadcrumb topping adds an extra layer of texture and flavor. This dish is sure to please a crowd and is perfect for entertaining or feeding a hungry family.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Coat a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with butter.
3.Spread the mustard on one side of each slice of bread.
4.Lay half of the bread, mustard side up, in the prepared baking dish.
5.Arrange the slices of onion over the bread.
6.Evenly spread the grated cheese over the onions. Top the cheese with the ham slices.
7.Top the ham with the remaining bread, mustard side down, to make sandwiches.
8.In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, basil, and salt. Pour the egg mixture over the sandwiches, making sure that all of the bread is coated.
9.Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10.Remove the foil, sprinkle the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese over the top, and bake for additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
11.Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

This recipe is perfect for breakfast or brunch, and can be made ahead of time for easy serving.
It’s also a great way to use up leftover bread and ham.

The combination of cheese, ham, and Dijon mustard is delicious and filling.

CONS

This recipe is high in fat and sodium.

It’s also not recommended for those with gluten intolerance, as it contains rye bread with caraway seeds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe provides a good source of protein and calcium from the cheese and ham.
The eggs are also a source of choline, which is important for brain function and development.

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