CRISPY SALT AND PEPPER FRENCH TOAST

CRISPY SALT AND PEPPER FRENCH TOAST image

Yield 4=6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 eggs
3 tablespoons half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
vegetable oil
butter
8 (1/2") slices day-old bread*, cut on the diagonal

Steps:

In a bowl or baking dish, beat together eggs with half-and-half, salt, pepper, green onions, and cilantro. Heat a medium or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cover the bottom of the skillet with vegetable oil and add a tablespoon or two of butter for taste. Dip the bread triangles into the egg batter, drain off any excess, and place straight into the hot pan. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side - you want to develop a golden-brown color and the texture should be crispier than traditional French toast. Place cooked toasts on a paper towel-lined plate or rack to drain. In a small bowl, mix together ketchup and hot sauce to your desired heat tolerance. Serve toasts warm with a side of the spicy ketchup.