Savory Cacio e Pepe French Toast With Jammy Tomatoes Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 24 ounces (1 ½ cups) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 eggs
  • 5 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese, plus more for serving
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 8 slices bakery bread
  • Torn fresh basil, for serving
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
  2. Place tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and salt in a large bowl and toss well to coat.
  3. Transfer tomatoes to a lightly greased baking sheet and spread out in a single layer, cut side up.
  4. Roast for 25-30 minutes, until tomatoes are very easily pierced with a fork.
  5. Meanwhile, place eggs, pecorino cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, and parsley in a mixing bowl, and whisk well.
  6. Dip half of the slices of bread, one piece at a time, in the egg mixture until fully soaked and a little softened.
  7. Melt half of the butter in a large cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  8. Place the bread in the hot pan and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining bread, egg mixture, and butter.
  9. Plate the french toast and top with more grated pecorino, warm roasted tomatoes, and torn basil leaves.
  10. Serve immediately.