Savory French Toast with Parmesan, Lemon & Herbs

Name: Savory French Toast with Parmesan, Lemon & Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; ½ cup half & half or milk; 1½ cups Parmesan cheese, divided ((set aside 4 tbsp for use in the custard)); 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 1 medium lemon); 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 3-4 tbsp chopped fresh herbs such as dill, parsley, tarragon, thyme, or chives; ½ tsp Kosher salt; ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp prepared horseradish, optional (for a little kick); 2-4 tbsp butter, unsalted ((if using salted butter, decrease or omit the salt in the recipe)); 6-8 slices thick, sturdy bread such as sourdough or ciabatta

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

Tired of syrup-drenched breakfasts that leave you in a sugar coma before noon? That’s why this Savory French Toast with Parmesan, Lemon, and Fresh Herbs is here to shake up your brunch routine. It’s French toast’s cooler, saltier cousin—crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and bursting with zesty, herby flavor.

Updated at: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:15:47 GMT