Savory French Toast

Ingredients

• 8 slices Halal Bread (fluffy, slightly sweet; about 2 inches thick each)
• 4 pieces Large Eggs (room temperature)
• 1 cup Whole Milk (can use 2% milk)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (fine sea salt)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted for the skillet)
• 4 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (roasted, peeled, and chopped)
• 1 piece Garlic Clove (minced)
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 4 slices Bacon (thick‑cut, cooked crisp)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Hot Honey (store‑bought or homemade with honey and chili flakes)
• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil (for roasting the pepper)

Instructions

1. Roast the Red Bell Pepper

   Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the whole red bell pepper on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil, and roast for about 15 minutes, turning once, until the skin is charred and the pepper is soft.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 425°F

2. Prepare the Roasted Bell Pepper Cream Cheese Spread

   Remove the pepper from the oven, place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 5 minutes. Peel off the skin, discard seeds, and finely chop. In a mixing bowl combine the softened cream cheese, chopped roasted pepper, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

3. Cook the Bacon

   Heat the large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon slices and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer to a paper‑towel‑lined plate to drain.

   Time: PT5M

4. Make the Custard for French Toast

   In a clean mixing bowl whisk together the 4 eggs, 1 cup whole milk, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper until fully combined.

   Time: PT3M

5. Prepare Toppings

   Halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the fresh chives, and crumble the cooked bacon into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT5M

6. Cook the Savory French Toast

   Wipe the skillet clean, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Dip each slice of halal bread into the custard, allowing it to soak for about 10 seconds per side. Place the soaked bread in the skillet and cook 2‑3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the interior is set. Repeat until all slices are cooked.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: medium heat

7. Assemble the Dish

   Spread a generous layer of the roasted bell pepper cream cheese on each French toast slice. Top with crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped chives. Drizzle 2 tbsp hot honey over the top and serve immediately.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

15g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

22g

Fiber

2g