Savory French Toast

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 C freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 C milk or half & half
• 8 pieces crusty bread
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• 6 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
• 1 C cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 Tb Basil Balsamic vinegar

1. Whisk together eggs, Parmesan, milk, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat a cast iron or non stick pan over medium heat.
3. Dip bread into liquid, coating both sides, and cook until nicely browned on both sides.
4. When toast is complete, place in a warm oven.
5. In the same skillet, raise heat to medium high, and add olive oil.
6. Drop in fresh garlic, basil, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar.
7. Cook until tomatoes are heated through.
8. Spoon onto french toast and shave a little more fresh Parmesan on top.

*As seen on Twin Cities Live March 6, 2019

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