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    Author: Donna | Published: Jun 28, 2024 |

    Savory French Toast With Mushrooms Bacon and Cherry Tomatoes

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    Savory French Toast

    Change up your breakfast routine and indulge in this Savory French Toast topped with bacon, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes. It is the perfect way to spend a lazy Sunday morning or a special occasion and will soon become your new favorite breakfast.

    Plated french toast topped with mushrooms, bacon and cherry tomatoes

    Need another breakfast option? Try this breakfast quiche after perfecting your French toast.

    Savory French Toast

    You know what they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

    Whether you are having a lazy Sunday morning with the paper, or a family celebration, this special breakfast will fit right in to make that first meal of the day something to remember.

    This fancy French toast recipe is the perfect way to use up stale bread!

    Maple syrup being drizzled on top of french toast stacked with mushrooms, bacon and cherry tomatoes
    Don't forget to drizzle on some maple syrup to even out the savory with some sweetness.

    What You Need For This Savory French Toast Recipe

    We keep the ingredients here pretty simple, so you will need:

    • Bread Slices: a nice sourdough bread is a good option for something a little bit fancy, but feel free to use whatever bread you prefer, from white bread to brioche bread to French baguette. A great way to use up old bread!
    • Fresh Eggs
    • Milk: regular whole milk, almond milk, or any other milk of your choosing
    • Mushrooms: I use portobello, but choose your favorite variety
    • Cherry tomatoes
    • Bacon
    • Garlic: fresh is best
    • Olive oil
    • Butter
    • Coconut sugar: you can use regular brown sugar if preferred
    • Salt and pepper
    • Parsley and maple syrup to serve (optional)

    We are going to get some fantastic flavors with savory mushrooms, smoky bacon, and a little bit of sweetness from the coconut sugar and maple syrup.

    Need another brekkie option? Try these better than Starbucks egg bites with a side of air fryer breakfast potatoes next.

    All of the ingredients required for savory french toast displayed in little bowls against an off-white background
    Super simple ingredients. Use whatever sliced bread or milk you have on hand.

    How To Make Savory French Toast

    If you have made French toast before, then you are an old hand and know that no special skills are required.

    If this is your first venture into homemade French toast, don't be scared, this is a super easy meal to whisk up.

    The best part about this great recipe is that it all comes together in about 15 minutes, so you will have a delicious breakfast (or dinner) on the table in no time.

    Simply:

    • Whisk the egg, sugar, and milk together.
    • Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan on medium heat with butter.
    • Dip both sides of each slice of bread in the egg mixture. Add to the melted butter in the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on each side.
    • Transfer the cooked French toast to 2 plates.
    • Clean the skillet with some absorbent kitchen paper.
    • Heat the skillet on medium heat with the oil. Stir fry the garlic, bacon, and mushrooms until the mushrooms are tender.
    • Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for about 30 seconds, until they are just starting to soften and have been heated through.
    • Add salt and pepper to your liking and remove from the heat.
    • Top your plated French toast with the mushroom mixture, sprinkle on some parsley, and drizzle with warm maple syrup to serve.

    Too easy!

    Soaking a slice of bread in an egg and milk mixture for making homemade french toast
    Dip both sides of the bread into the egg-milk mixture and coat evenly.
    French toast being cooked in a skillet
    Cook the bread in the skillet until golden brown on each side.

    See, easy!

    The whole thing should come together in about 15 minutes.

    If you want to make savory French toast for more than 2 people, simply adjust the quantities in the recipe as required (hint: there is a little toggle at the top of the recipe card below that will let you change the number of servings).

    Mushrooms, bacon and cherry tomatoes being cooked in a skillet for topping savory french toast
    Cook the mushrooms, bacon, and cherry tomatoes to top off the French toast.

    Need Some More Breakfast Options?

    Of course you do, who doesn't love a good brekkie?!?

    (Actually my hubby doesn't, which is so sad because it's my favorite meal and I love spending time on a delicious breakfast!)

    Check these out:

    • Almond Butter Coconut Toast with Chocolate Drizzle
    • Feta and Mushrooms on Toast Recipe
    • Clear Out The Crisper Spinach and Feta Veggie Omelette
    • Date and Banana Oat Flour Waffles In The Blender
    • Easy Broccoli and Cheddar Rainbow Veggie Slice
    • Cumin Spiced Farro Breakfast Bowl
    • Brown Butter Lobster Benedict from With Spice
    • Or for something a little different try these Leftover Stuffing Waffles or Air Fryer French Toast from Little House Big Alaska

    I hope you enjoy this delicious French toast!

    Happy Eating

    xx

    Recipe

    Savory French Toast

    Savory French Toast with Mushrooms, Bacon and Cherry Tomatoes

    Change up your breakfast routine and indulge in Savory French Toast complete with bacon, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes. The perfect way to spend a lazy Sunday morning or a special occasion.
    4.92 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Breakfast
    Servings 2 serves
    Calories 344 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 150 ml (5oz) milk of choice
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
    • 4 slices of bread cut in half into triangles
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • ¾ cup diced bacon
    • 2 large portobello mushrooms sliced
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • chopped parsley to serve
    • maple syrup to serve
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    Instructions
     

    • Whisk milk, egg, and sugar together.
      150 ml (5oz) milk of choice, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
    • Heat a non-stick skillet on medium heat and add in the butter.
      1 tablespoon butter
    • Dip both sides of each slice of bread into the egg mixture. Cook in the skillet until golden brown on each side (you may have to do this in two batches depending on how big your skillet is). Transfer french toast to 2 plates.
      4 slices of bread
    • Give the skillet a quick clean with some kitchen paper and then heat the skillet on medium heat and add in the oil. Once the oil is hot, stir fry the garlic, bacon and mushrooms until the mushrooms are tender.
      1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 garlic clove, ¾ cup diced bacon, 2 large portobello mushrooms
    • Add in the cherry tomatoes and cook for about 30 seconds. Add salt and pepper as needed and remove the skillet from the heat.
      1 cup cherry tomatoes, salt and pepper
    • Pile the mushroom mixture on top of the french toast. Sprinkle with some parsley and a dizzle of maple syrup to serve.
      chopped parsley, maple syrup

    Notes

    Use the toggle at the top of this recipe card to adjust the serving size if you need to make more than 2 servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 463mgPotassium: 570mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 672IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 187mgIron: 3mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment HERE and let us know how it was!

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Claire says

      June 27, 2024 at 6:36 pm

      My Nanna always sed to make me savory French toast, although she called it eggy bread! She would serve it topped with ham and grated cheese...so yum and so many happy memories.
      So when I saw this I just had to try it. It was DELICIOUS! And is definitely going to be my Sunday brunch of choice now!

      Reply
    2. Lynn Polito says

      April 28, 2024 at 10:41 pm

      I loved making french toast savory! It was delicious and my whole family loved it!

      Reply
    3. Wendy says

      August 01, 2022 at 8:00 am

      I love all things savory, and this is my idea of breakfast perfection! Sooo good!

      Reply
    4. Glenda says

      July 30, 2022 at 5:03 am

      A company-worthy breakfast! We loved it! Simple and great flavor from an easy to prep recipe. Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Mandy Applegate says

      July 28, 2022 at 11:15 pm

      All of my favorite things PLUS French toast? This was SO good!

      Reply
    6. Jennifer says

      July 28, 2022 at 12:35 am

      I made breakfast for dinner and this recipe was a hit! I really love the savory twist on French Toast - much healthier, too!

      Reply
    7. Gen says

      July 27, 2022 at 2:44 pm

      I don’t have the biggest sweet tooth so this savory French toast was perfect for me. Thank you for a delicious recipe!

      Reply
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