Chef Bihi French Toast with Truffle Tapenade & Parma Ham Chips
This is the ideal savory recipe for your brunches! You’ll impress your family and friends with this delicious dish. Don’t you want to treat your loved ones to something special? Let’s dive into the kitchen and whip up this delightful meal together!
Recipe Information
- Servings: 4
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 4 slices of stale bread or 8 biscotti
- 4 slices of Parma ham
- 1 handful of arugula
- 2 tablespoons of pine nuts
- 50 grams of parmesan cheese
- 50 milliliters of olive oil
- A pinch of fleur de sel (sea salt)
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- 2 burratas or one container of stracciatella
- 1 teaspoon of truffle tapenade
- 200 milliliters of milk
- 3 eggs
- A bit of butter for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to broil mode.
- In a food processor, combine pieces of parmesan cheese, arugula, pine nuts, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, arrange small bouquets of Parma ham.
- Broil in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until very crispy. Set aside.
- Quarter the cherry tomatoes.
- In a shallow dish, prepare a mixture of milk for soaking the bread.
- In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, truffle tapenade, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a bit of butter.
- Dip each slice of bread in the milk for about 1 minute, then coat with the egg and tapenade mixture.
- Place the bread slices in the skillet and cook for 1 minute on each side until golden brown.
- On a large plate, arrange the French toast slices. Top each slice with a bit of burrata and crumble the crispy Parma ham over them.
- Place 4 to 5 dollops of pesto and finish with the quartered cherry tomatoes.
- Garnish with a few arugula leaves.
Notes
Using stale bread is key to achieving the best texture for French toast. If you have fresh bread, let it dry out a bit before using it for this recipe.
Recipe Tips
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese or toppings!
- If truffle tapenade isn’t available, you can make a simple tapenade with olives and a little truffle oil.
- Customize your toppings by adding other ingredients like sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions.
Nutritional Information
Approximately 375 calories per serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use regular bread instead of stale bread?
- Yes, just let it sit out for a bit to dry, or lightly toast it before using.
- What can I substitute for burrata?
- You can use fresh mozzarella or any creamy cheese you prefer.
- How can I store leftovers?
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Can I make this recipe vegetarian?
- Absolutely! Just omit the Parma ham and consider adding sautéed vegetables or mushrooms instead.
- What sides pair well with this dish?
- Serve with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a delightful meal.
