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    Savory French Toast Bites with Bacon, Tomato & Cheese Recipe

    Published: Dec 10, 2010 · Modified: Mar 30, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 30 Comments

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    Savory French Toast Bites with Bacon, Tomato and Cheese Recipe #frenchtoast #brunchrecipes

    Savory French Toast Bites with Bacon, Tomato & Cheese Recipe

    Every year, I look forward to the Christmas cocktail party season with great anticipation. Of course, I enjoy donning a fancy outfit and being merry with my friends. However, I fully admit that I can not wait to sample all of the appetizers. Lots of little tastes and a multitude of flavor combinations all in one place is enough to make anyone turn their Scrooge face upside down. Some of our favorite hors d'oeuvres to serve and consume are Smoked Salmon & Horseradish Mascarpone in Wonton Cups; Prosciutto, Goat Cheese & Cherry Jam Rolls; and Artichoke & Hazelnut Pesto Dip/Spread. However, I am always on the look-out for new ideas for bites-sized savory treats.

    This recipe was inspired by one that I found in my favorite hors d'oeuvres book, Martha Stewart's Hors D'Oeuvres Handbook. The first half of the book is nothing but beautiful photographs of the hundreds of appetizer ideas. I used her brioche French toast idea and changed the flavors to suit my whims (and pantry selection). I used French bread because brioche was not easy to find, but challah bread would work very nicely, too. Miniature pillows of warm bread are topped with bacon, tomatoes, green onions, and two types of cheese. They are small enough to pop into your mouth in one bite, but this would work beautifully as a brunch dish if you prefer not to cut the French toast into rounds.

    The French toast bites recipe:

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter the bottom and sides of a 13- by 9-inch baking dish.

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    Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towel. Crumble and set aside.

    In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Stir the flour mixture into the add mixture, then stir in cheeses.

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    Dip thick pieces of dense white bread - I used French bread, but brioche would be even better - one at a time, into the egg mixture until saturated. Arrange the pieces of bread in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.

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    Stir chopped tomato, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onion into the remaining egg mixture and pour evenly over top of the bread.

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    Bake the French toast until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Let the French toast rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Using a 1 ½ inch round biscuit or cookie cutter, cut out rounds of the French toast.

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    Garnish with extra slices of green onion. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately.

    Savory French Toast with Bacon, Tomato & Cheese

    Savory French Toast Bites with Bacon, Tomato and Cheese Recipe #frenchtoast #brunchrecipes

    Savory French Toast Bites with Bacon, Tomato & Cheese

    These adorable Savory French Toast Bites with Bacon, Tomato and Cheese are perfect for brunch, but can also be served as appetizers.
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    Course: Appetizers, Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: French Toast Bites
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 36 Servings
    Calories: 68kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 6 slices bacon
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
    • 3 eggs
    • 1 ⅓ cups 2% milk
    • ¾ cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
    • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 12 oz. white bread (dense bread, such as French bread, challah or brioche), cut into six 1-inch thick slices
    • 1 medium tomato cut into ½-inch dice
    • 2 green onions thinly sliced
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter the bottom and sides of a 13- by 9-inch baking dish.
    • Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towel. Crumble and set aside.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Stir the flour mixture into the add mixture, then stir in cheeses.
    • Dip thick pieces of dense white bread - I used French bread, but brioche would be even better - one at a time, into the egg mixture until saturated. Arrange the pieces of bread in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Stir chopped tomato, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onion into the remaining egg mixture and pour evenly over top of the bread.
    • Bake the French toast until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Let the French toast rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Using a 1 ½ inch round biscuit or cookie cutter, cut out rounds of the French toast. Garnish with extra slices of green onion. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately.

    Notes

    Adapted from Martha Stewart's Hors D'Oeuvres Handbook (affiliate link)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Bite | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      Comments

      1. Barbara | Creative Culinary

        November 12, 2011 at 9:31 pm

        Bacon, bacon, bacon!!! What more can I say...well, except these look like bite size perfect morsels.

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      2. Megan

        December 15, 2010 at 11:22 pm

        I could make my dinner out of different appetizers. These look fun and tasty.

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      3. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme

        December 14, 2010 at 9:56 pm

        Love this! Perfect little rounds of bread, bacon, tomato and cheese. Oh my, oh my.

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      4. Aggie

        December 14, 2010 at 7:13 pm

        oh my goodness!! These look awesome!

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      5. Barina Craft

        December 14, 2010 at 2:48 pm

        These look great for holiday parties and the savory flavors would pair well with a number of cocktails from your brunch bar.

        Reply
      6. Jennifer (Savor)

        December 14, 2010 at 11:58 am

        1. Love the apps theme - just posted some on a party I had

        2. Love your cool whisk

        3. Hope to see you soon!

        Reply
      7. Marie {Make and Takes}

        December 14, 2010 at 6:17 am

        Holy cow! That looks awesome. I've never thought of a savory french toast! YUM!

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      8. lostpastremembered

        December 13, 2010 at 1:14 pm

        Great little appetizer! I first used French toast with the famous hot brown sandwich but never took it anywhere else... why not??? I love this combination and will give it a try@

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      9. penny aka jeroxie

        December 13, 2010 at 1:37 am

        What a great idea!! Thanks for sharing. 😉

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      10. Lick My Spoon

        December 12, 2010 at 2:12 pm

        these look simply delicious....and what a novel idea to make cut outs....love it!

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