Savory French Toast

Whether you make this with Pecorino or Parmesan cheese, I promise you'll love it! And don't skip that final drizzle of olive oil at the end!

📝 Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 3 ounces grated Pecorino (or Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving)
• freshly ground black pepper
• 8 thick slices crusty peasant style loaf (or thick slices of brioche, (see recipe note #1))
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided, (see recipe note #2))
• 2 cups mixed baby greens (or baby spinach or arugula)
• extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
• flaky sea salt (such as Maldon, optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- To make egg mixture: ---
2. 2In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Pecorino and pepper. Pour into a shallow baking dish.
3. 3Dredge each side of bread slices in batter and transfer to dry plate.
4. 4Heat a large, cast iron skillet (or other nonstick skillet) over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter. When butter sizzles, add 4 bread slices. Fry on both sides until golden brown. Repeat with remaining bread slices. (see recipe note #3)
5. 5Divide bread and mixed baby greens among 4 serving plates (see recipe note #4); sprinkle with flaky salt (if desired), a few grinds of freshly black pepper, a final sprinkle of cheese, and drizzle with olive oil. Serve.