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
Kath (My Funny Little Life) says
Good to hear that you Dad is home finally, and good to see that there is comfort food, too. 🙂
Allie says
Mmm, marinara-coated savory french toast?? I swear, you have yet to post a recipe that doesn’t make me want to just walk out of the office and go home and cook (or, rather, go home and magically have you in my kitchen to make such things for me ;D ).
Hope all is going as well as possible with your dad! And I hope you’ve found time in between serious things to make “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” jokes about Life Alert.
Kristina Sloggett says
haa haa – we definitely made those jokes 😉 this one is SO cool, he doesn’t even have to push the button, it has a sensor! nothing but the best for my dad 😉
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
what a delicious and unique meal! keeping your father and your family in my prayers:)
Kate | Food Babbles says
Holy cow!!! That is just GENIUS!! I don’t think I’ve ever had savory french toast before. Oh man, now you did it. Now I’m going to have to try this!! In the meantime, praying for you and your dad.
[email protected] says
This looks fantastic Kris. Sending healing hugs to your Dad and caring hugs to you!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Yum is right! Dang that sounds good! You know you two are in my thoughts. Hopefully things will get more settled for you soon! xoxo
purelytwins says
Looks fantastic!!!
Sorry to hear about your dad. Praying for you and him!!!
HUGS
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
So sorry to hear your dad is still having such a rough go. He is lucky to have such an awesome daughter!
This toast looks awesome. I love that you turned the muffins into bread! Savory French toast has been on my list for a while… Maybe this weekend ill find time to execute!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Brilliant idea! You’re always so darn creative. I love it. I have seen a few of your posts and have been thinking about you and your dad. I worry about you and hope you’re able to take some time for yourself too. You’re dealing with so much right now. And I really hope things improve quickly for your dad. Hugs!!
Abby says
Looks delicious, but it has tofu so I’m out (says my digestive system.) But thank you for the Dad update, as I’ve been wondering. I hope things are settling down a bit or that both of you can at least be a little more comfortable during this trying time.
As for Life Alert, we know it well from when my Gram was still at home. They came so often we made baked goods for the fire department at least once a week and knew them by name. Unfortunately, there were no young and single firefighters 😉 Could have killed two birds with one stone. Hang in there1
Kristina Sloggett says
yeah, we used it 3 times in 6 days. *sigh* probably not the typical “let’s bust this thing open and see how it works” kind of getting used to something, but hey. it’s already paid for itself this month! 😉 and yeah, the paramedics and fire dept. all know me now… I need to stop by and bring them lunch…