4.7 from 54 votes
Savory Herb French Toast
A savory twist on the classic french toast. We added some fresh herbs and other flavorful savory ingredients to our batter. The result is a delicious breakfast or brunch dish, topped with a perfectly fried egg with a runny yolk. This is the perfect savory breakfast dish!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 414 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 2 teaspoons thinly sliced chives
- 2 teaspoons minced thyme
- 1 teaspoon minced oregano
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 6 lices French bread, sliced on a bias into 1 inch thick pieces
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- fried eggs cooked to your liking
- microgreens
Instructions
- Place eggs, milk, mustard, herbs, garlic, spices, salt, and pepper into a shallow baking dish and whisk together.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat, add 4 tablespoons butter and melt. Press 3 slices of bread into the egg mixture to soak. Flip each slice and soak for about 1 minute.
- Carefully transfer soaked bread slices to the hot skillet and sear for 3 to 4 minutes or until nicely browned. Flip each slice and continue to cook until browned and French toast has cooked through, an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the French toast slices from the pan and repeat steps 2 and 3 with the remaining bread slices.
- Top each serving of French toast with a fried egg, sprinkle of salt and pepper and fresh microgreens. Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
414kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
200mg
(67%)
Sodium
1046mg
(44%)
Potassium
200mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
810IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 414kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 200mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 1046mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 810IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.