French Toast Stuffed with Bacon, Onion Tomato Jam with Gruyere, and a Fried Egg

Name: French Toast Stuffed with Bacon, Onion Tomato Jam with Gruyere, and a Fried Egg
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch lardons; 1 large beefsteak tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 8 slices tight-crumbed white bread; 1 pinch Pinch of crushed red pepper; 4 larges eggs; 4 servings Extra virgin olive oil; 1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped (optional); 1 liters grated Gruyere cheese; 4 servings Kosher salt; 1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves finely chopped; 237 milliliters whole milk

French Toast Stuffed with Bacon, Onion Tomato Jam with Gruyere, and a Fried Egg might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 1524 calories, 80g of protein, and 117g of fat each. This recipe covers 45% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is typical of American cuisine. Head to the store and pick up eggs, gruyere cheese, extra virgin olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour.

Instructions

For the filling: Toss the bacon into a large saute pan with a few drops of olive oil. Bring the pan to medium heat and cook the bacon until brown and crispy, 6 to 7 minutes.

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Olive Oil

Bacon

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Frying Pan

Add the onion and season with salt and the crushed red pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and very aromatic, 8 to 10 minutes.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Onion

Salt

Add the tomato, season with more salt, and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and mushy and most of the liquid has evaporated. Taste and reseason if needed. Stir in the oregano and let cool.

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Tomato

Oregano

Salt

For the French toast: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.

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Toast

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Oven

In a wide, flat dish, combine the eggs, milk, cayenne (if using), and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and homogeneous.

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Ground Cayenne Pepper

Egg

Milk

Salt

Lay 4 slices of bread on a work surface. Using half the Gruyere, sprinkle each piece of bread lightly with cheese. Spoon a quarter of the bacon filling onto each piece of bread and then sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Top each slice with another piece of bread and press to secure.

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Gruyere

Cheese

Bacon

Bread

Working in batches, soak each "toast" in the egg mixture for about 1 minute; flip and soak the other side.

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Toast

Egg

While the toasts are soaking, coat a large saute pan with olive oil and bring the pan to medium heat.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Working in batches so you don't crowd the pan, cook the toasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side. The toasts should be golden brown, lovely, and crisp-YUM!

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Frying Pan

Transfer the toasts to a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm.

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Baking Sheet

Oven

Coat a large nonstick saute pan lightly with olive oil and bring to medium heat.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the eggs to the pan, working in batches if necessary. Cook them until the whites are cooked through and the yolks are warm and runny, 3 to 4 minutes.

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Egg Yolk