Parmesan French Toast with Bacon, Chorizo, Roasted Tomatoes and Chilli Lime Chutney

This is a great brunch dish that is easy to make for a group of friends.

Serves 1

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

• 2 slices of ciabatta bread cut 1-2cm thick
• 2 rashes bacon
• ½ chorizo sausage
• 6 cherry tomatoes
• ¼ cup shaved parmesan
• 1 dessertspoon Castle Rock Café Chilli Lime Chutney (or use your favourite chutney)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper

METHOD

Preheat oven to 180°C.

Whisk egg and milk in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

Place ciabatta bread into milk mixture and soak turning occasionally.

Slice chorizo and place on an oven tray with the bacon and tomatoes. Put into oven.

Add a little bit of olive oil in a frying pan. Heat until warm.

Take ciabatta bread out of milk mixture and place in the frying pan.

Cook until golden, then turn over and do the same. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.

Place on oven tray with the bacon, tomatoes and chorizo.

Cook for approximately 8 minutes, and then take the tray out of the oven.

On a plate or board, place the french toast. Top with the bacon, chorizo, tomatoes and chilli lime chutney.

SERVING TIP

Best served with a nice Bloody Mary or your favourite fruit juice.

Recipe and image kindly contributed by Castle Rock Café