Savory French Toast – Broccoli Cheddar – a rich and savory take on the classic breakfast dish. a broccoli cheddar quick bread turned French toast, dipped in marinara…
*whew*
The last two weeks have been a blur. Two weeks ago today, Dad went into surgery. A week ago today, he came home. In that week we have been back to the emergency room three times, twice via ambulance. We have been able to test his new Life Alert (EMS to his house within three minutes, that is GOOD!), and I am quickly remembering the nurse and caretaker skills from last year.
While caring for Dad, I am trying to relax and have downtime myself. From attempting a normal schedule and going to class, to making sure I am dressed each morning or being okay with showing up to the E.R. in yoga pants and a Mizzou hoodie.
It’s cool. The hoodie is more comfy anyway…
Remember the broccoli cheese muffins I could not stop yelling about?
I made loaves of bread from that recipe. Then I French toasted it.
Savory French Toast – Broccoli Cheddar
inspired by Baileys and black tea French toast
dairy, egg and gluten free, vegan
makes six pieces
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 container (6 ounces) silken tofu
1/2 cup coconut milk (or dairy free milk of choice)
pinch salt
6 pieces broccoli cheddar bread (or your favorite gluten free bread)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine tofu, milk and salt in blender. Thin with more liquid as necessary (silken tofu varies in consistency). Pour into shallow bowl, dip bread pieces into batter and cook on a griddle over medium heat, a minute or two on each side, until cooked through and golden.
Top with slow cooker basil marinara, hot sauce, more cheese…
Yum.
printable recipe:
- ½ container (6 ounces) silken tofu
- ½ cup coconut milk (or dairy free milk of choice)
- pinch salt
- 6 pieces broccoli cheddar bread (or your favorite gluten free bread)
- Combine tofu, milk and salt in blender. Thin with more liquid as necessary (silken tofu varies in consistency).
- Pour into shallow bowl, dip bread pieces into batter and cook on a griddle over medium heat, a minute or two on each side, until cooked through and golden.
- Top with slow cooker basil marinara, hot sauce, more cheese...
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
So sorry to hear about your dad, but also it sounds like things are moving in a positive direction (or as positive as they can), and I hope you really ARE finding time for yourself.
In other news, savory French toast is genius. I mean, we eat savory oats, and savory bread pudding, so why not?
Kristina Sloggett says
why not, indeed 🙂
Richa says
I end up in the kitchen when i am stressed. the french toasts sound wonderful.
Sending prayers and hugs your way.. hope things settle down.
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you, Richa. me too… 🙂
veganlinda says
So glad your dad is home and I hope things become less exciting. Please try to take time for yourself. Care-giving is a full time job. Hugs to you and your dad.
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you SO much, Linda – I really appreciate that.
[email protected] says
Thanks for the update on your dad, and I’m sorry to hear it’s been so crazy since his release. I can only hope it gets better for you. Being a caretaker is tough, tough work, and it can be so mentally and physically exhausting. I’ll be thinking of you.
Kristina Sloggett says
it really is. the physical I can keep up with, it is the mental and emotional that wears me down more, you know? thank you, Meagan – I appreciate you!
Krista says
You are all sorts of awesome! I’m sorry to hear about your Dad and I’ll be sure to keep him AND you in my prayers. I hope you do get some kind of down time in between the crazy. xo
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks, friend – I appreciate that. XO
Shirley @ gfe says
I am so glad that you are still getting to do the recipe creation that you love (and we, your readers, do, too) and get in some down time while being in alert and caregiving mode so much. Hang in there, dear. Adding all my good thoughts and prayers to everyone else’s!
xo,
Shirley
Kristina Sloggett says
being in the kitchen these days is one of the things that keeps me sane. I am hanging in, thank you so SO much! XO
Robin says
Yum!
Praying for your dad…
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you, Robin…
jobo says
Oh friend, rough two weeks, I know. I have been thinking of you, and am glad he is home and you are caring for him as you always do. This recipe looks super tasty and satisfying too!
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you, friend – I appreciate it. xo