Name: Italian-Style Stuffed French Toast
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes 8 slices
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; About 2 cups store-bought or homemade marinara sauce, warmed; 3 large eggs; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 loaf soft French bread, cut into 8 1½-inch-thick slices; 2 garlic cloves, minced; About 4 cups (6 ounces) loosely packed fresh baby spinach; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ½ cup whole milk; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 small lemon); ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation info

Makes
8 slices

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
45 min

Appears in

Breakfast for Dinner

By Lindsay Landis and Taylor Hackbarth

Published 2013

About

We love this twist on the classic French toast, made with savory garlic bread toast and irresistible spinach ricotta filling. It’s like a big, hearty, family-style meal all in one deliciously stuffed package.

Ingredients

For Ricotta Filling

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
About 4

Method

For the filling, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
In a small bowl, combine chopped spinach mixture, ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest, basil, and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. With a small serrated knif