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Savory French Toast

Someone saw this recipe on The Chew and told me about it.  I'm not really a fan of The Chew.  I don't think I've even seen a full episode but this sounded very similar to the style of the French Toast I make for Easter, except it is a savory type instead. I heard bacon and cheese and said yum I need to make this.  I thought it would be a nice thing to make for Mother's Day for myself (since I have no little kiddies making breakfast for me any longer on Mother's Day) and it's really a matter of just putting in the oven in the morning. First off I had to use homemade bacon.  The Sous Chef makes his own bacon.  He does a sweet and a savory.  I used the savory here.  You can find details on how to make your own bacon here and here . It is actually quite easy.  The most difficult part is ordering the pink salt. I also got some of those farm-fresh eggs from my friend again. Since eggs are one of the main ingredients, this recipe was just sc...

French Toast

Here's all the food from Easter UGH - I have such a food hangover. Too much food! I guess I'll start off with one of the richer foods we had yesterday.  This is so ooey, gooey. I got this recipe from my sister-in-law's sister.  It is so totally unhealthy and probably has little nutritional value (I mean we're using potato bread here) but it is so good. Why not? It's only once a year - or maybe twice? This is one of the standard fare items for Easter Brunch.  I also like to make it for Christmas morning.  While we're opening the gifts, I just pop it into the oven. French Toast 2 T corn syrup Before Baking 1 c brown sugar 1 stick butter 12 slice potato bread 6 eggs 1 1/2 c milk 1 t vanilla 1 t cinnamon 1/2 t nutmeg Heat corn syrup, brown sugar and butter until syrupy.  Pour into a glass (you have to use glass) 13x9 pan.  Place 6 slices of bread over mixture, cutting slices as necessary to fit.  Top with remaining slices, alternati...