Apple-Gruyere French Toast With Red Onion

Name: Apple-Gruyere French Toast With Red Onion
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 slices challah, from middle of loaf (each about 2 inches thick); 3 ounces grated gruyere cheese (about 3/4 c); 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 small apple, cored peeled and thinly sliced

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Recipe by DrGaellon

A rich cross between grilled cheese and French toast, invented as another fried food to celebrate Hanukah. From the New York Times, Dec 4, 2009. http://bit.ly/81vJ70

READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 2

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

slices challah, from middle of loaf (each about 2 inches thick)
3

ounces grated gruyere cheese (about 3/4 c)
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small red onion, very thinly sliced
2

large eggs, lightly beaten
³⁄₄

cup whole milk
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teaspoon kosher salt
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teaspoon ground black pepper
2

tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1

small apple, cored peeled and thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS

Cut a pocket in each bread slice through the bottom crust, parallel to the cut surfaces. Do not cut through the top crust. Stuff each with half the cheese and a few onion slices.
Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour into a wide, shallow dish. Place stuffed bread into custard. Turn over after about 2 minutes, then let stand until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Place half the apples in a single layer and cook 1 minute. Place the stuffed, soaked bread on the apples and cover with the remaining apple slices. Cook 1 minute.
Cover pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 5 minutes. Uncover pan, increase heat back to medium, and cook until bottom is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Carefully turn bread over and cook until golden, 3-5 minutes.

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