CHEESY FRENCH TOAST WITH HAM & GRILLED VINE TOMATOES

Cheesy French toast with ham & grilled vine tomatoes image

This twist on the classic croque-monsieur is much easier to prepare for a large crowd

Provided by James Martin

Time 30m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

5 eggs , beaten
4 tbsp milk
140g gruyère , grated
1 tbsp chopped chives
knob of butter
1large baguette , thickly sliced
250g cherry tomatoes on the vine
olive oil , for grilling
250g sliced ham - about 25 slices (James used Serrano)
watercress , to serve

Steps:

Heat the grill to high. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cheese and chives. Melt the butter in a large non-stick pan over a medium heat. Dip slices of bread into the egg mixture, then place them in the pan. Cook for 3-5 mins on each side, or until golden and crisp, then keep warm in a low oven if you need to.
Place the vine tomatoes on a baking tray, drizzle with a little oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until they start to soften and blister. On a large platter, pile up the cheesy French bread, grilled tomatoes, sliced ham and a pile of watercress, and let everyone dig in.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 3.7 milligram of sodium