Golden, buttery brioche, plenty of melted cheddar and a generous spoonful of sharp, crunchy Pickled Onions. This Cheesy French Toast with Pickled Onions, is French toast with a little Goat Rodeo attitude.
The richness of the cheesy brioche is exactly why pickles exist in this world - cutting through with brightness, tang and just the right amount of bite. A proper comfort-food sandwich that's equally at home as a lazy brunch, quick lunch or slightly indulgent supper. Pickled Onions for the win - ready in about 20 minutes.
Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 5 mins | Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 100ml whole milk
- 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
- Flaky sea salt
- Cracked black pepper
- 4 slices brioche
- 100g mature cheddar, grated
- 25g butter
- 4 tbspPickled Onions
Method
- Whisk the eggs briefly with the milk, wholegrain mustard and seasoning in a shallow bowl.
- Heat the butter in a frying pan until just foaming, then dip the slices of brioche in the egg mixture on both sides.
- Brown in the frying pan for a couple of minutes on each side, then add a handful of the cheese onto one piece of bread.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about two minutes, until the cheese has fully melted, then place the other slice on top. Serve with a generous spoonful of Pickled Onions.
- Pickled Onions... yum!
Why pickled onions work with cheesy French toast
Rich, buttery brioche and melted cheddar need something sharp to balance them. Pickled onions bring acidity, crunch and a little sweetness, so every bite feels lighter than it has any right to. Our sumac sliced Pickled Onions add a bright, lemony edge that works especially well with mature cheddar.
Can I make cheesy French toast ahead of time?
It's best eaten straight from the pan, but you can whisk the egg mixture and grate the cheese ahead and keep both in the fridge. If you need to reheat a finished sandwich, use a hot oven or air fryer rather than the microwave to keep the edges crisp.
Can I use sourdough instead of brioche?
Yes. Use thick slices and soak them briefly, since sourdough is denser than brioche. You'll get a chewier, tangier sandwich, and the Pickled Onions still cut through the cheese beautifully.
