Oven-Baked Cheesy Savory Toast with Herbs and Optional Diced Sausage
Oven-Baked Cheesy Savory Toast with Herbs and Optional Diced Sausage
Ingredients
For the Savory Toast
- 8 slices thick-cut white bread, about 1-inch thick, such as French bread or rustic loaf
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 1/2 cups shredded melting cheese, such as mozzarella, kashkaval, or a blend
Optional Topping
- 1/2 cup cured sausage, diced, such as sujuk, salami, or pepperoni
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the large eggs, milk, olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh chives, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Dip each slice of thick-cut white bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are thoroughly coated but not overly saturated. Allow any excess liquid to drip off.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Arrange the coated bread slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Evenly sprinkle the shredded melting cheese over each slice of bread. If using, distribute the diced cured sausage over the cheese.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the toast are golden brown. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Remove from the oven and serve immediately. These are best enjoyed warm.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Oven-Baked Cheesy Savory Toast with Herbs and Optional Diced Sausage
For the Savory Toast
- 8 slices thick-cut white bread, about 1-inch thick, such as French bread or rustic loaf
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 1/2 cups shredded melting cheese, such as mozzarella, kashkaval, or a blend
Optional Topping
- 1/2 cup cured sausage, diced, such as sujuk, salami, or pepperoni
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the large eggs, milk, olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh chives, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Dip each slice of thick-cut white bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are thoroughly coated but not overly saturated. Allow any excess liquid to drip off.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Arrange the coated bread slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Evenly sprinkle the shredded melting cheese over each slice of bread. If using, distribute the diced cured sausage over the cheese.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the toast are golden brown. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Remove from the oven and serve immediately. These are best enjoyed warm.
⏱️ 1 min