Why let breakfast and brunch have all the fun with French Toast? This savory french toast s a take on the classic dish is just as tasty and, possibly, more addictive. The marinara dipping sauce really sets it apart though!
Place garlic cloves on pan covered in foil. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil garlic for 8-10 minutes. This may take longer in a full-size oven.
Add salt and pepper to taste – you’ll likely need more salt.
Refrigerate marinara sauce in sealed container until ready to serve.
Roasted Eggplant
Preheat oven to 400°. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Lay eggplant slices on baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Top with salt and pepper. Bake 15 minutes or until tender.
Savory French Toast
Slice baguette into ½-1-inch pieces.
In a baking dish, combine eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and basil. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, coating both sides. Heat large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
Cook battered bread 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
In a small food processor*, pulse the roasted garlic cloves. Add in tomatoes, Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Pulse again.
Heat marinara sauce. To serve, top 1 cup sauce with roasted eggplant and french toast slices. Top with parmesan cheese. Serve with warm marinara sauce to dip.