Not all French Toast need be sweet. In fact, I’m more of a fan of savory breakfasts.

AND, The French did not invent French toast. Rather, it was Americans who gave the name “French Toast” to this dish because French immigrants in America popularized the dish. In fact, French toast was invented long before France even existed. The first known recorded recipe for French toast comes from Rome around 300 A.D. The Roman author Apicius included it in his cookbook titled “Cooking and Dining in Imperial Rome.” For centuries, the French themselves called this dish “Roman Bread.” Today, French toast has spread to much of the world. The recipe was seen as a good way to make use of stale bread without wasting it. For this reason, many countries today refer to this dish as “lost bread.”

I like that idea – make use of what you can. Make something magical – 

DO IT! 

YOU are magical.

Savory French Toast Bake

4 slices bread (wholegrain OR sourdough), roughly chopped
4 Tbs. butter, chopped
5 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
sea salt and pepper
1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease a bread pan-sized baking dish with butter.

Whisk together the eggs and cream. Add the chopped butter and season with salt and pepper.

Transfer to the prepared baking dish and add the bread pieces, fully submerging in the egg mixture.

Top with shredded cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes, or so, until set and bubbly brown.

Remove from oven and allow to cool before slicing and serving.