Apple-Gruyere French Toast With Red Onion Recipe

Name: Apple-Gruyere French Toast With Red Onion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1 3/4-inch-thick slices challah bread from middle of loaf; 3 ounces grated Gruyere cheese (about 3/4 cup); 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 small apple, cored, quartered and very thinly sliced; Fried eggs, for serving, optional

Servings: persons

2 1 3/4-inch-thick slices challah bread from middle of loaf
3 ounces grated Gruyere cheese (about 3/4 cup)
1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small apple, cored, quartered and very thinly sliced
Fried eggs, for serving, optional

1
Place one slice of bread on kitchen counter, the bottom crust nearest you.
2
Cut into bottom crust, parallel to counter, to make a pocket.
3
Do not cut all the way to top of slice; bread should remain attached there.
4
Tuck half the cheese and onion slices in pocket.
5
Repeat with other slice.
6
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
7
Pour custard into a wide, shallow dish.
8
Soak stuffed bread in custard, turning once halfway through, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes.
9
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
10
Add half the apple slices in a single layer and cook for 1 minute.
11
Place bread slices in pan, covering apples.
12
Arrange remaining apple slices on top of bread; cook 1 minute more.
13
Reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
14
Uncover and increase heat to medium; cook until bottoms are golden, about 2 minutes.
15
Carefully turn bread and apples and cook until bread is golden and cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
16
Serve topped with fried eggs if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1 3/4-inch-thick slices challah bread from middle of loaf, 3 ounces grated Gruyere cheese (about 3/4 cup), 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced, 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Apple-Gruyere French Toast With Red Onion falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apple-Gruyere French Toast With Red Onion

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