Festive Meat and Vegetable French Toast for Christmas
How to Make Rich Meat and Vegetable French Toast Perfect for Christmas
This recipe creates a delightful French toast packed with vegetables and savory meat, then enhanced with the bright, refreshing flavors of oranges and strawberries. It’s a beautiful and delicious dish perfect for celebrating Christmas Day. Make it and enjoy a wonderfully festive meal!
Ingredients- 5 slices of thick bread (like brioche or challah)
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/8 red bell pepper
- 1/8 yellow bell pepper
- 5 cm (about 2 inches) of green onion (white part mostly)
- 5 handfuls of mozzarella cheese (approx. 100g)
- 5 fresh strawberries
- 2 peeled tangerines or oranges
- 5 large eggs
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables that will add flavor to your French toast. Finely dice the red onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into small pieces, about 5mm in size. Also, thinly slice the white part of the green onion. Chopping them small helps them integrate well with the bread for a pleasant texture.
Step 2
If you have leftover boiled pork (like ‘suyuk’), finely shred or chop the lean meat part into small pieces, similar in size to the diced vegetables (around 5mm). This ensures the meat is evenly distributed and enjoyable to bite into. (Alternatively, thinly sliced ham or cooked chicken breast can be used.)
Step 3
In a bowl, crack the 5 eggs. Whisk them thoroughly with a fork or whisk until the yolks and whites are well combined, creating a smooth egg mixture. This will be the base for a moist and delicious French toast.
Step 4
Have your 5 slices of thick bread and the prepared mozzarella cheese ready. Using thicker bread slices is recommended; you can trim the crusts if you prefer. Be generous with the mozzarella cheese, as you’ll want a good amount to melt over the fillings.
Step 5
Heat about 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Dip each slice of bread generously into the egg mixture, coating both sides. Place the egg-coated bread in the hot pan and cook until golden brown on one side. Once lightly browned, evenly distribute the diced vegetables and chopped meat onto one half of the bread slice.
Step 6
Generously sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the vegetables and meat. This layer of cheese will melt beautifully and help bind all the fillings together.
Step 7
Carefully spoon a little more egg mixture over the mozzarella cheese. This helps secure the cheese in place and prevents it from sticking directly to the pan, while also adding extra richness. Don’t be shy with the egg mixture here; it makes the toast even more decadent.
Step 8
Now, let’s make the remaining French toasts. Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel to remove any excess oil or burnt bits. Then, repeat steps 4 through 6 to prepare the rest of the French toasts. This ensures you have plenty of these delicious treats.
Step 9
Prepare the fresh fruit to add a vibrant, refreshing touch. Slice the strawberries thinly after removing their stems. Peel the tangerines and separate the segments, or slice them thinly as well. These fruits will provide a lovely contrast to the savory toast.
Step 10
Serve your finished French toasts. You can enjoy them as they are, or fold them in half to enclose the fillings. For an extra special touch, you can tuck some of the sliced strawberries and tangerines inside the folded toast. The combination of warm, soft French toast, savory fillings, melted cheese, and the bright burst of fruit is truly delightful. Make this festive dish to add a special flair to your Christmas or any celebration!
