Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi Recipe (2024)

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dona

Couldn’t you dip 1 slice of bread into the scrambled eggs and place in the hot pan. Top with cheese kimchi mix . Top with the second slice that’s also been dipped. Seems like it might be a little less messy than trying to keep the grated cheese mix in the sandwich while dipping and flipping..Sounds so good- I’m trying it for lunch tomorrow.

Glen Grayson

Instead of flipping the assembled sandwich over to dip the other side in the egg mixture, why not just dip the second slice of the bread into the egg mixture, and set it on top, and then move the whole sandwich to your skillet?

JPriddy

Yum! I forgot completely about the green onions, which I was saving for enchiladas tomorrow anyway. I used Manchego cheese, and 2-3 minutes is absolutely not enough time on each side over low heat with a cover—try 3-5. I make all sorts of grilled cheese, long and slow is the rule.

mimi

Made exactly as written by weight but doubled for two. Egg dipping is not as tricky as comments are making it out to be - just flip with a spatula following the instructions and you’re good. Easy, quick, and different. Will make again, probably w more cheese next time (maybe up to twice as much)

Andrea Preisinger

Restaurant trick with grilled cheese and quesadillas to make sure the cheese is melted. Heat them up before grilling. At a restaurant they are kept wrapped in foil in a low oven. At home you can simple put in the microwave for 30 seconds before grilling.

Jethrine

I solve the cheese melt problem by making grilling the bread first and then dropping grated cheese directly in the pan for a few moments as it cools. Mop up the melted goo with one slice of the bread. Go to is grated parmesan straight from freezer with softer refrigerated cheese on top. Must use non-stick plan.

K. C. Harms

Hubby approved! I also (like other commenters) dipped the bread into the egg mixture, placed it in the skillet, spooned the kimchi mixture on top, and then placed the other dipped bread on top of that. Worked great!

Michael C

We enjoyed this a lot. I used milk and salt instead of soy sauce and a kind of cheddar-American hybrid that melts well. I used only about 3/4s of the kimchi because my bread was narrow and long. Next time will definitely use a flat regular shaped sandwich loaf. I also dipped both side, cooked the insides first and then flipped and built the sandwiches in the pan. The heated insides I think helped the cheese melt.

Lydia Sugarman

I mean, if you're starting with grated cheese, okay, combine with the kimchi. Otherwise, what is the logic behind tearing up sliced cheese to then mix with the kimchi? Especially if you decide to finish sandwich construction in the skillet, it should be perfectly fine to just spread the kimchi on the sliced cheese, add another slice on top of the kimchi and proceed with the second slice of soaked bread.Sometimes, these professional chefs overcomplicate things for busy home cooks.

Bill

Unique, but not French toast. The assembly is more akin to a croque monsieur. In my preparation the kimchi just dominated any other flavors and negated the value of adding egg, scallion, or brioche. I may try regular French toast with a side of kimchi for a breakfast dish.

Shannon

When I make any variety of stuffed french toast, I use a firm, unsliced bread. I cut a double-wide slice and make a slit in the crust on one side, then slide whatever I want in the middle, soak it in the egg mixture, flip it, soak it on the other side, then fry it. If I have any leftover egg, I drizzle it onto the slices while the first side cooks. Works great. My favorite stuffing is Cambozola cheese and thinly sliced apple. Then spread some Davina Fig and Orange Spread and enjoy.

Andrea Preisinger

Restaurant trick with grilled cheese and quesadillas to make sure the cheese is melted. Heat them up before grilling. At a restaurant they are kept wrapped in foil in a low oven. At home you can simple put in the microwave for 30 seconds before grilling.

oraz

great!!

KC

Absolutely divine! Simple and tasty. Would be great to dip this in sundubu.

Madi

Very good Sunday Breakfast! pairs well with a bowl and a co*ke zero.

Madi

So good pairs well w a stizzy and a co*ke zero

zoz

When I saw the photo, I thought those were sliced jalapeños rather than onions. I realized my mistake, but still used pickled jalapeños. Amazingly good!

Tiipiloo

Really good with leftover challah and fresh-grated cheddar cheese. Agree with long and slow cooking to get full melt and browning.

Good weekend breakfast.

Lisa

Easy to make (easier to flip than described) but I didn’t like it as much as I thought I would. Too eggy

Carolb

Delicious, doubled for two! Made quick mock kimchi with German sauerkraut and kimchi spice paste mix. Cooked on12" CI pan pressing down with CI grill press rather than cover. Poured leftover batter on sandwich. What went on the pan added a lovely crunchy taste. Came together very quickly.

AP

Delicious. Made as written x2, and served with a green salad for dinner. Will definitely make again - my partner approved. Dipping & flipping was no trouble at all.

AG

This was great. I added some artichoke spread to the cheese and kimchi to make it more of a paste.

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FAQs

Should French toast have more eggs or milk? ›

Whatever you decide on, the ratio of liquid to egg will still be about ¼ cup liquid to one egg, and one egg per two slices of bread. So, if you want to make four slices of French toast, you would need four slices of bread, two eggs, and ½ cup milk. How's that for an easy recipe?

What is the most common fault when making French toast? ›

1. Not choosing the right bread. The heart and soul of French toast really is the bread — use something sub-par and the final result is going to be sub-par. The best bread is spongy and sturdy so that it will be able to soak up the custard without completely falling apart.

Should French toast be soaked or dipped? ›

Ideally it's best if you can soak the bread in the french toast batter overnight however, if this cannot be done I suggest leaving it soak for a minimum of 30 minutes to 1 hour. As we want that custard like middle, cut very thick slices of bread.

Is milk or heavy cream better for French toast? ›

We use whole milk because the higher fat content makes the French toast nice and creamy, but you can substitute heavy cream, almond milk, or even coconut milk. The flavors will change a little, but the end result will still be delicious!

Is it better to cook French toast on low or high heat? ›

Medium heat when frying: Too low, and you won't get any caramelization and you'll end up with limp sad slices of French toast. Too high, and you'll get toast that's burnt on the outside and soggy on the inside.

Is it better to cook French toast fast or slow? ›

Cooking it low and slow lets the bread soak up even more flavor. Stuffed French Toast: Chocolate, fruit, cream cheese or savory ingredients can all be stuffed inside French toast for extra flavor.

What is the secret to good French toast? ›

Choose the Right Bread: Use thick slices of day-old bread, such as brioche, challah, or French bread, for your French toast. Stale bread absorbs the egg mixture better without becoming too soggy. Dry the Bread: If your bread is fresh, lightly toast the slices in a toaster or oven before dipping them in the egg mixture.

How do you upgrade French toast? ›

The standard approach can be gussied up even further beyond the requisite maple syrup and/or powdered sugar. I'm especially partial to some sort of caramelized or brûléed banana or peaches with brown sugar which is then poured over the French toast, but some rehydrated dried fruit is also a wonderful inclusion.

Why is restaurant French toast so much better? ›

If you wondered why baked French toast at restaurants is so custardy and delicious, it is because they do not just pour and bake. A few minutes simply will not cut it. Restaurants may let the bread sit in the egg and milk wash overnight, allowing a thorough saturation before cooking.

What kind of bread makes the best French toast? ›

Use brioche or challah. These egg-based breads have a high butter content, meaning their crumb is tender and rich but light. In other words, they're an ideal foundation for super decadent yet airy French toast.

Why is my French toast always soggy? ›

Choose the Right Bread: Use thick slices of day-old bread, such as brioche, challah, or French bread, for your French toast. Stale bread absorbs the egg mixture better without becoming too soggy. Dry the Bread: If your bread is fresh, lightly toast the slices in a toaster or oven before dipping them in the egg mixture.

Why is my overnight French toast soggy? ›

It could be because of the bread you used. If the bread you start with is too soft (such as white sandwich bread), it won't absorb all of the wonderful custard that it should, and it might end up soggy. If you find yourself with a soggy casserole, for whatever reason, try baking it a bit longer until it firms up some.

What happens if you soak French toast too long? ›

The first is using fresh bread, which soaks up too much of the egg mixture and doesn't cook through, remaining eggy and soggy in the middle. Leaving the bread in the egg mixture for too long is another route to soggy French toast.

Why is my toast always soggy? ›

When toast is allowed to lay flat down, condensation can build up and get trapped on the underside. This moisture then seeps back up into the bread, causing one side of your toast to become soggy.

How do you soften French toast bread? ›

Heat it.

Put the bread in a cold oven, then turn the heat to 300° F. Let the loaf slowly heat up for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the density and dryness of the bread.

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