savory french toast with mushroom sauce

Recipe by
Lynnda Cloutier
Mission Viejo, CA

Crispy toast comes alive with a savory mushroom sauce. A great weekend meal. source unknown

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For savory french toast with mushroom sauce

  • 4 slices challah bread, 1/2 inch thick
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3.5 oz.shitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced onion
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 tsp. tomato paste
  • 2 1/2 tsp. flour
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 3/4 cup low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp. cream cheese
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme

How To Make savory french toast with mushroom sauce

  • 1
    Preheat broiler with rack 6 inches from element.
  • 2
    For toast, broil bread til golden on both sides, about 5 minutes. Let bread cool.
  • 3
    Whisk eggs, cream, and 2 tsp. thyme in shallow dish; season with salt and pepper. Add bread; soak 10 minutes, turning often.
  • 4
    For sauce, sauté mushrooms in oil in sauté pan til browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to bowl. Sauté onion in same pan in 2 Tbsp. butter, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and flour; cook 1 minute. Whisk in sherry til thickened, 1 minute. Stir in broth and mushrooms; cook 2 minutes. Whisk in cream cheese and 1 tsp. thyme. Keep warm.
  • 5
    Cook bread in 1 Tbsp. butter in cast iron skillet til browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Serve French toast with mushroom sauce. Serves 4

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