Carla Hall And Clinton Kellys Ham And Cheese French Toast Recipes

CARLA HALL AND CLINTON KELLY'S HAM AND CHEESE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• # ingredients instructions Heat a pan or griddle to medium heat. # step 2 ingredients 10 slices Brioche (1 inch thick) instructions Cut a pocket in the center of each slice of brioche. Set aside. # step 3 ingredients 1 lb Cheddar Cheese (sliced) 1 lb Ham (sliced thick) 1/2 tsp Thyme Leaves (chopped) 1/2 tsp Tarragon (chopped) Cayenne Pepper instructions In a bowl mix the ham and cheddar with chopped herbs. Stuff the bread with the ham and cheese mixture. # step 4 ingredients 4 Eggs 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Salt and Pepper (to taste) 1/4 cup milk instructions Place the eggs in a baking dish or high-sided plate and whisk in the mustard, milk, cayenne, salt and pepper. Dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture. # step 5 ingredients 2 tablespoons butter instructions Spread the butter over the griddle. Place the sandwiches on the griddle and brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side or until the cheese has melted and sandwich is hot in the center. # step 6 ingredients 1 Fried Egg per Sandwich instructions Remove the sandwiches to a platter and top each with a fried egg. Serve with the salad. # step 7 ingredients 1/2 Red Onion (thinly sliced) 1 Granny Smith Apple (thinly sliced) 1/2 lb Arugula 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar 3 tablespoon Olive Oil Salt and Pepper instructions To make the salad, combine the onion, apple and arugula in a large bowl. Dress the salad with the olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

HAM AND CHEESE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Butter a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
• Using 3 tablespoons butter, lightly butter all the bread slices on one side.
• Spread the mustard on top.
• Arrange half of the bread slices, mustard side up, in the baking pan in one layer; cut to fit if necessary.
• Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over med-low heat; add in the onion; saute for 25-35 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is softened.
• Spread the onion evenly over the bread slices.
• Top with half of the cheese and all of the ham.
• Cover with the remaining cheese and then the remaining bread slices; press the layers together.
• Beat the eggs, milk, basil, and salt together in a bowl; pour evenly over the layers, pressing them down slightly so they absorb the mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
• Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking.
• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Mix the breadcrumbs with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and the parmesan cheese; sprinkle over the casserole.
• Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the egg mixture is set.
• Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
• To serve, cut into squares.

HAM AND CHEESE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Cut 3-inch slit in side of each slice of bread almost to bottom of slice to form a pocket place 2 half slices cheese inside each pocket. Place 1/2 ounce ham between slices of cheese.Combine eggs and milk in medium bowl beat well. Pour into pie pan. Dip both sides of stuffed bread in egg mixture.Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling place bread slices in skillet. Cook, turning once, until bread is lightly browned (4 to 8 minutes). Sprinkle toast with powdered sugar serve with syrup.Enjoy this hearty omelette-style French toast recipe!

HAM AND CREAM CHEESE STUFFED FRENCH TOAST RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Spread bread slices with cream cheese; fill with ham to make 2 sandwiches. Lightly press edges together to seal. 2. Beat eggs, milk and sugar with fork in pie plate until blended. 3. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, turning over to evenly moisten both sides. 4. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat on medium heat. Add sandwiches; cook 2 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Serve with syrup.