Description
A delicious twist on classic French toast, filled with melted mozzarella and cheddar, enhanced with aromatic za’atar for a flavorful breakfast delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (slightly stale preferred)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons za’atar
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Butter or olive oil for frying (about 4 tablespoons total)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low and add about 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil. Leave the pan warm while you prepare the sandwiches.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, za’atar, and a pinch of salt until smooth and fully combined.
- Lay out 8 slices of bread and distribute the mozzarella and cheddar evenly, placing a generous handful of each cheese on four slices, then top with the remaining bread to make 4 sandwiches.
- Pour the egg mixture into a shallow dish and dip both sides of each sandwich for 15–20 seconds.
- Add another tablespoon of butter or oil to the skillet, place the dipped sandwiches, and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let rest for 1 minute before slicing diagonally and serving warm.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for better absorption of the egg mixture. Don’t skimp on za’atar for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 200mg