Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMinton'sSavory French Toast Recipe

Savory French Toast Recipe

Inspired by Minton's
Time30m
Serves4

Parmesan and herb crusted sourdough topped with bacon, eggs, tomato jam & pesto

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mixture

    In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 2

    Coat the Bread

    Dip each slice of sourdough bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are fully coated. Allow excess to drip off.

  3. 3

    Add Cheese and Herbs

    In a separate plate, mix the grated Parmesan cheese with the mixed herbs. Press each coated slice of bread into the cheese mixture to form a crust on both sides.

  4. 4

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some fat in the pan.

  5. 5

    Cook the French Toast

    In the same skillet, add olive oil or butter if needed. Cook the crusted sourdough slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

  6. 6

    Fry the Eggs

    In a separate pan, fry the eggs to your desired doneness (sunny-side up or over-easy).

  7. 7

    Assemble the Dish

    On each plate, place a slice of the savory French toast, top with a slice of bacon, a fried egg, a generous spoonful of tomato jam, and a drizzle of pesto.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your savory French toast!

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