Olive + Cheese French Toast

30 minutes meal · 5 ingredient recipe · breakfast · brunch · cheese

This is a delicious quick meal that can be had at any time of the day and perhaps one of my most favourite. Once I had an olive baguette that I used, and ever since, I’ve been adding olives into the egg batter. The dash of Worcestershire sauce is like a Welsh rarebit recipe – and adds a dash of oomph. Lots of herbs and chilies and then the best part is – lots of cheese on top – until nice golden and crispy!

Eat as is, with sides of ketchup or hot sauce, some Dijon works too!

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Finely chop the garlic and olives

2 In a shallow bowl whisk together the egg, cream, salt, pepper, herbs, sauce, and garlic and olives

3 Dip the bread into the batter and allow to coat properly

4 In a pan, warm the butter

5 Place the bread slices to fry well – about 3 minutes on the first side

6 Once you’ve flipped over once, generously sprinkle the cheese on top and allow it to melt on its own whilst the bottom side browns.

7 Serve up!

ingredients

2 slices of bread (preferably sourdough or baguette or any other sturdier bread)
1 egg
2 tbsp cream or milk
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp red chili flakes
2 tsp mixed Italian herbs
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp olives
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup shredded cheese (parmesan or cheddar or a medley)
1 tbsp butter for cooking

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