Monday, February 16, 2015

Savory French Toast with Avocado and Egg

Savory French Toast with Avocado and Egg

An easy meatless meal, a savory breakfast for dinner, a new twist on Fat Tuesday. No matter what occasion you prefer, this savory French toast with avocado and egg will be delicious.

http://www.farmfreshfeasts.com/2015/02/savory-french-toast-with-avocado-and-egg.html

My octogenarian parents tell me that Toast is a Thing. I really don't get the concept of high end artisanal toast [I mean decorating a cupcake takes skill, but making a piece of toast?] but I do like a nice piece of toast. I've never gone out for fancy toast like my trendy folks have, but I think I can say with certainty that

this is not high end artisanal toast.

http://www.farmfreshfeasts.com/2015/02/savory-french-toast-with-avocado-and-egg.html

This is my answer to Pancake Tuesday, or Fat Tuesday, or an easy meatless Monday meal, or a twist on Breakfast for dinner. Instead of using the milk & eggs to make pancakes [and whatever else it is we're supposed to make when everyone runs to the store at the threat of snow--have you considered a Finnish Oven Pancake?], why not make French toast? Who says French toast has to be sweet? If I'm not using eggnog in the batter (like my Pumpkin Eggnog French Toast recipe) then the components are just as savory as a fried egg sandwich.
A fried egg sandwich is one of the perfect comfort foods, and one of the first meals I fixed both my spouse and my brother upon their respective returns from Iraq. You know someone who needs some TLC? Fix 'em a fried egg sandwich. Or if they are of the canine persuasion, make this.
http://www.farmfreshfeasts.com/2015/02/savory-french-toast-with-avocado-and-egg.html

Using the magic of blog-time I made this last week. On Fat Tuesday, like darn near every Tuesday night of the school year, I'll be shuttling my daughter to sewing and hanging out writing/reading/knitting/playing solitaire on my phone. I will not be making this.
You could, though.

The batter comes from my mother-in-law, the use of day old bread comes from my mom--though she frequently used hoagie rolls to make finger food French toast when my kids were little. The avocado and egg? I thought it would be good on top so I tried it.

http://www.farmfreshfeasts.com/2015/02/savory-french-toast-with-avocado-and-egg.html

Savory French Toast with Avocado and Egg (serves 4)

1 day old loaf French bread (I scan the mark down bakery area and pop a loaf in the freezer whenever I see one)
8 eggs, divided
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
butter for the griddle
2 avocados
freshly ground pepper to taste

Slice bread into 16 1 inch thick slices and set aside--you'll probably have extra bread**. [Feed the ends to any dogs who are loitering in the kitchen.] In a small bowl mix up 4 eggs with milk and 1 teaspoon salt. Pour into a shallow dish and set aside. Preheat a griddle to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and swipe it with butter. Dip bread in milk mixture until coated, then fry on griddle until browned on both sides (3-4 minutes the first side, 2-3 the second is my usual experience). Set aside to keep warm.
Slice open and scoop out the avocado flesh--my brother gave me this handy tool (Amazon Affiliate Link) for Christmas and although I don't have the hang of the de-pitting part I love the rest--and mash with a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
Preheat a small frying pan over medium heat, or if you have a rockin' griddle, use that. [My griddle is all weird in the center and does a wonderful job of keeping things warm but isn't good for frying eggs so I get 2 pans dirty.] Fry remaining eggs to your desired degree of doneness (over easy for me) and season how you like (salt and pepper for us).
To serve, spread a few pieces of French toast with mashed avocado, then top with an egg. Simple, right? And so delicious.
I still want to say 'stop trying to make Toast a Thing', but I could handle this being a Thing.

http://www.farmfreshfeasts.com/2015/02/savory-french-toast-with-avocado-and-egg.html

**If you want to make extra French toast use 6 eggs not 4, 1½ cups milk not 1 cup, and 1½ teaspoons salt not 1 teaspoon. It keeps in the fridge or freezer for weekday breakfasts.

This post is linked up with What's Cookin' Wednesday

20 comments:

  1. Runny eggs get me every time! Throw an avocado on it too and I'm in heaven!

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    1. Lisa,
      I love runny eggs--and was so psyched when I cut into my egg and it was still runny. I thought I'd messed it up and it would be solid, but there I was running back to the breakfast nook to take one more pic!
      Thanks!

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  2. now if that is what you mean by comfort food, I am there ALL the Way! Love it.

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    1. Tammy,
      This is total comfort food, though I'd love some polenta as well!

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  3. I LOVE french toast but the idea of savory french toast blows me away. I thought of an idea for savory FT awhile ago but never made it. This needs to change asap after seeing this!

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    1. Brandy,
      It's so easy to do (well, if you've got a ripe avocado) that you can change that any time.
      Thanks!

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  4. Love savory breakfasts and this one looks completely perfect!

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    1. Rachel,
      In fact, my daughter and I ate this when she came home for lunch--so it's also good in the middle of the day.
      Thanks!

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  5. I'd eat this and I'd happily make toast a thing. In fact, there's a restaurant in Buffalo who's main item is toast. Not even kidding. It's supposed to be very good too. You'll have to send your parents there. I bet they love it.

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    1. Meghan,
      If we end up heading to Buffalo for the USA Hockey Festival in April I will need to know this place. I would imagine it has to be good to make a go of something like . . . . toast.

      Thanks!

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  6. I've never tried a savory French toast, and this looks like a great version to try! Who doesn't love avocados & eggs? Like you say, great comfort food! Love it!

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    1. Patricia,
      My daughter initially didn't want any avocado between her egg and her French toast, but then decided to try a bite of mine. She's convinced now.
      Thanks!

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  7. I believe toast is A Thing and I do not get it either. But this on the other hand looks splendid! And fried eggs makes everything better.

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    1. Laura,
      I'm so very glad I'm not alone in my confusion!
      Thanks!

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  8. I have got to try this. I love French toast, but I don't care if it's sweet or not. The egg and avocado are like icing on the cake, so to speak. It sounds wonderful!

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    1. Kristen,
      Judging by the lack of cakes and most sweet stuff on this blog, I'd say the egg and avocado are about as close as I'll get to icing on a cake!
      Thanks!

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  9. Artisinal toast? Your parents are just way too cool. I love this dish. Egg sandwiches are the perfect comfort food for my men.They're both away for the week, but when they come back there will be breakfast for dinner and THIS WILL BE SERVED. I yelled. I'm sorry. Is getting excited A Thing?

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    1. Angela,
      Getting excited is totally a thing. I'd say this is a double win for you--time w/o your men to do chick stuff *and* already a plan for a meal after their return!
      Thanks!

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  10. Love french toast and love fried eggs - why have I never thought to pair them? Genius - I'm sure, but wonderful breakfast, of that I'm certain.

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    1. Laura,
      I was asking myself the same thing--why don't these go together? Poof, there it is.
      Thanks!

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