Apple and Cheddar French Toast Sandwich

Cinco de Mayo - Main Dish

This quick recipe is a great way to use up old bread. Serve with wine and a nice side salad for a bistro-style meal.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Apple and Cheddar French Toast Sandwich

Ingredients

2 eggs

1 ½ tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon herbes de Provence

or to taste

4 slices day-old artisan-style bread

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup fresh spinach

or to taste

½ Granny Smith apple

cored and thinly sliced

4 slices Cheddar cheese

or to taste

Rhubarb Margarita

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Whisk eggs milk and herbes de Provence together in a bowl until smooth. Dip 1 slice bread in the egg mixture until evenly soaked.

Step 2

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook the dipped bread until slightly browned 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer bread to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat dipping bread in egg mixture and cooking in the skillet with remaining slices.

Step 3

Cook and stir spinach in the same skillet over medium heat until wilted 2 to 3 minutes. Layer spinach on top of 2 slices of French toast; top with apple slices and Cheddar cheese. Place a piece of French toast over Cheddar cheese layer creating a sandwich.

Nutritional Information

Apple and Cheddar French Toast Sandwich

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 559.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.3g 51%

Carbohydrates: 31.8g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 7g

Fat: 37.2g 57%

Saturated Fat: 21.3g 107%

Cholesterol: 277mg 92%

Vitamin A Iu: 2598.1IU 52%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.5mg 58%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 6mg 10%

Folate: 119.3mcg 30%

Calcium: 544.2mg 54%

Iron: 3.7mg 20%

Magnesium: 48.1mg 17%

Potassium: 314.8mg 9%

Sodium: 861.3mg 35%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 334.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.