Cheesy French Toast with Ham and Grilled Vine Tomatoes

Name: Cheesy French Toast with Ham and Grilled Vine Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 5 eggs beaten; 4 tbsp milk; 140g gruyère grated; 1 tbsp chopped chives; knob of butter; 1large baguette thickly sliced; 250g cherry tomatoes on the vine; olive oil for grilling; 250g sliced ham - about 25 slices (James used Serrano); watercress to serve

4.40 (8)

⏱ 30 mins 🍽 Serves 6 🌶 french ✅ Easy 🏷 Breakfast

This is a simpler take on the classic croque-monsieur, ideal for feeding a group. Slices of baguette are dipped in a mixture of beaten eggs, milk, grated Gruyère and chives, then fried until golden. They are served with grilled cherry tomatoes on the vine, sliced ham and fresh watercress for a complete and satisfying breakfast.

Ingredients

5 eggs beaten
4 tbsp milk
140g gruyère grated
1 tbsp chopped chives
knob of butter
1large baguette thickly sliced
250g cherry tomatoes on the vine
olive oil for grilling
250g sliced ham - about 25 slices (James used Serrano)
watercress to serve

Method

Set your grill to high. Combine the eggs, milk, cheese and chives in a shallow bowl, whisking them together. Melt the butter in a large non-stick pan. Coat bread slices in the egg mixture and fry them in the pan for 3-5 mins per side until crisp and golden. You can keep them warm in a low oven if required.
Arrange the vine tomatoes on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and season. Grill them until they begin to soften and blister. On a large serving platter, assemble the cheesy French toast, grilled tomatoes, ham slices and a bunch of watercress for everyone to help themselves.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories439 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturates10 g

Carbs26 g

Sugars3 g

Fibre2 g

Protein29 g

Sodium1480 mg

Salt3 g

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryBreakfast

Cuisinefrench