Apple-Gruyère French Toast With Red Onion

Ingredients

• 2 1 3/4-inch-thick slices challah bread from middle of loaf
• 3 ounces grated Gruyère cheese (about 3/4 cup)
• ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• ¾ cup whole milk
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small apple, cored, quartered and very thinly sliced
• Fried eggs, for serving, optional

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    580 calories; 37 grams fat; 13 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 17 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 35 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 13 grams sugars; 25 grams protein; 262 milligrams cholesterol; 858 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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2 servings

Preparation

1. Place one slice of bread on kitchen counter, the bottom crust nearest you. Cut into bottom crust, parallel to counter, to make a pocket. Do not cut all the way to top of slice; bread should remain attached there. Tuck half the cheese and onion slices in pocket. Repeat with other slice.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour custard into a wide, shallow dish. Soak stuffed bread in custard, turning once halfway through, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half the apple slices in a single layer and cook for 1 minute. Place bread slices in pan, covering apples. Arrange remaining apple slices on top of bread; cook 1 minute more.
4. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover and increase heat to medium; cook until bottoms are golden, about 2 minutes. Carefully turn bread and apples and cook until bread is golden and cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve topped with fried eggs if desired.

About 30 minutes