Ham and Cheese French Toast Rolls
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5
Ham and Cheese French Toast Rolls
Description
The recipe starts by removing crusts from bread slices and flattening them to create a pliable surface. Thin strips of ham and cheddar cheese are placed on one end of each slice, which are then rolled and pressed gently to maintain their shape. Dipping the rolls in a beaten egg and milk mixture coats them, preparing them for pan frying.
Cooking over medium heat in a mix of butter and olive oil helps achieve a crisp, browned exterior without burning, while gently melting the cheese and warming the ham inside. Turning the rolls carefully ensures all sides develop an even golden crust. Slow heat prevents burning and allows thorough cooking.
This roll-up style French toast transforms familiar flavors into a convenient finger food, suitable for a hearty breakfast or lunch. The combination of savory ham, melted cheddar, and the soft egg-soaked bread creates a pleasant contrast of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
- 6 lices bread I used a sliced sour dough for more texture and flavour with crusts removed
- 6 pieces ham thin strips of, leg
- 6 pieces cheddar cheese strips of tasty
- 1 teaspoon sundried tomato spread spread; or other spread
- 1 teaspoon grain mustard spread; or other spread
- 100 gm butter soft
- 2 egg
- 100 ml milk whisked together
- 50 gm butter (extra)
- 40 ml olive oil 2 Tablespoons
- salt sprinkling; for the egg mix
- black pepper sprinkling; for the egg mix
Instructions
- Cut the crusts off the slices of bread. Flatten the bread slices with a rolling pin or with the flat of your hand.
- Cut the ham and cheese and set aside.
- Whisk the egg and the milk and season with a little salt and pepper.
- Spread the bread with a thin layer of butter. Put the strips of ham and cheese onto one end of the slices of bread and roll up.
- Squash them together a bit with your hands. Sit the rolls on their seam on a plate or board to keep them together. Roll all six .
- Heat the fry pan on a medium heat till nice and warm then add half the extra butter and a few drops of olive oil.
- Dip each roll into the egg mix turning over and letting the egg soak in. Immediately put each roll into the pan alongside each other. Adjust the heat so that the rolls don't burn.
- Turn them over browning each side. Add more butter if the pan drys up.
- Take each one out and put onto a plate as they as browned on all sides and melted through. A slow heat is best. You can put these into a warm oven between batches, if you want to make lots
- They go nicely with pan fried mushrooms or tomatoes . To make more just double the recipe.
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Overall Rating
5
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