Crispy Salt and Pepper French Toast
French Toast:
5 eggs
3 tablespoons half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
vegetable oil
butter
8 (1/2") slices day-old bread*, cut on the diagonal
Sauce:
Ketchup
Sriracha
Directions:
In a bowl or baking dish, beat together eggs with half-and-half, salt, pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
Heat a medium or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cover the bottom of the skillet with vegetable oil and add a tablespoon or two of butter for taste.
Dip the bread triangles into the egg batter, drain off any excess, and place straight into the hot pan. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side – you want to develop a golden-brown color and the texture should be crispier than traditional French toast. Place cooked toasts on a paper towel-lined plate or rack to drain.
In a small bowl, mix together ketchup and hot sauce to your desired heat tolerance.
Serve toasts warm with a side of the spicy ketchup.
*You will want to use a country or pullman loaf for this. You want it to stand up to the egg batter and not get mushy, so I always go for a day-old loaf.
Recipe shared from: http://www.food52.com/recipes/7030_crispy_salt_and_pepper_french_toast