I made this Savory Baked French Toast recipe because I don’t have the sweetest tooth, as you’ll know by my excessive love for meat and who says French toast should only be enjoyed with maple syrup and sugar? I love mine baked, with caramelized onions, crispy bacon bits and massives of grated Cheddar cheese, oozing and melting all over. I like a drop of mustard powder in my mix too, but you can leave it out if that’s not your taste. You’ll be surprised with this one!
To make Savory Baked French Toast, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil and add 2 thinly sliced onions. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add ½ teaspoon of fresh thyme. Cook for about 20-25 minutes until the onions begin to caramelize. If needed, lower the setting to low for a slower cook. Scrape out the onions with all the bits and set aside.
In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 teaspoon of oil if needed and then add about 300 g of diced bacon. Reserve 2 tablespoons of uncooked bacon for the topping. Cook until browned then drain on a towel and set aside.
In a large bowl whisk 6 eggs with 1¼ cups of milk, ½ teaspoon of mustard powder, if using, ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste until well combined.
In a large ziplock bag, place 7 cups of 1-inch cut baguette pieces and pour the prepared egg mixture over. Add 1½ cups of Cheddar cheese, cooked bacon and the caramelized onions. Gently massage the egg into the bread pieces.
Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to overnight, to soak.
Preheat the oven to 350 °F and grease an 8x9-inch cake tin or medium casserole dish with cooking spray.
Pour the soak bread mixture into the prepared baking dish and gently press down, to compress. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of uncooked bacon over and top with the remaining ½ cup of Cheddar cheese, all over.
Loosely cover the dish with some aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes then remove the cover and cook for another 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Rest for 5 minutes before removing, garnishing with parsley and black pepper and then slicing. Enjoy!
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Superb baked delight!
Delicious! I never thought French toast could be savory. I made this for brunch last Sunday, and everyone loved it. The combination of cheese and bacon is just perfect and so easy to prepare. Will definitely make it again.
Delicious!
Superb! I never thought savory French toast could be this amazing, especially with bacon and cheddar. It brought back memories of family brunches!
Simply delicious feast
So, I tried the Savory Baked French Toast and wow, it was bomb! I added some extra cheese 'cause why not? Super easy and super tasty!
Exceptional. I made this for a brunch with friends, and it was a huge hit. The combination of cheese and bacon was just brilliant and turned out so tasty.
Totally tasty dish!
Delicious! I made this Savory Baked French Toast for brunch with friends and it was a hit. The combination of bacon and cheese was incredible. I'm not normally a breakfast person, but I couldn't resist this. Can't wait to make it again, maybe add some spinach next time.
This Savory Baked French Toast is a game changer. I’m more of a meat person, and this recipe hits just right with bacon and cheese. So delish!
Wow!
I am so proud to share my take on this Savory Baked French Toast. It was a hit at breakfast with my family! The caramelized onions and bacon bits mixed with that melty cheddar made it an absolute delight. This twist on a classic is now my go-to for brunch. You won't believe how easy it is.
Absolutely loved it. Made it for brunch with friends, and everyone was impressed by the flavors. The blend of cheese and bacon is fantastic.
OMG! This Savory Baked French Toast is a game changer! I had it for brunch with homies, and we were blown away by the flavor! Cheesy perfection all the way! 🔥🥓
Amazing!
