Cowboy French Toast Breakfast Sandwich

Semi-finalist in the Southern Living "I Can Do It Myself" recipe contest. Submitted by Jessica Delaney, age 8; Princeton, NJ.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 6  frozen  french toast, slices or 6  waffles
• 4  large eggs
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine
• 6  slices bacon, cooked (broken in half)
• 3  tablespoons salsa
• 3  process american cheese slices
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Prepare the French toast according to package directions. Set aside.
2. Stir together eggs and milk.
3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add egg mixture, and cook, stirring constantly, until soft scrambled.
4. Place 3 French toast slices on a baking sheet; top evenly with bacon, scrambled eggs, salsa, and cheese.
5. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
6. Top with remaining French toast slices, pressing down gently on sandwiches.
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes.