Savory French Toasts with Spinach and Mushrooms
Savory French Toasts with Spinach and Mushrooms are a delightful and hearty twist on a breakfast classic. This recipe features rich brioche bread soaked in a flavorful egg mixture and topped with creamy sautéed spinach and mushrooms. Perfect for any meal of the day, these savory toasts are quick to prepare, family-friendly, and versatile enough to impress at brunch or serve as a comforting weeknight dinner. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices brioche bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
- Fresh spinach (a handful)
- Mushrooms (sliced)
- Heavy cream (or dairy alternative)
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well combined.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Dip each slice of brioche into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Cook the brioche slices until golden brown on both sides; remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add olive oil and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then pour in heavy cream (or alternative) and mix gently to combine.
- Serve the creamy spinach and mushroom mixture over the toasted brioche slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg