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Cacio e Pepe French Toast Recipe

Cacio e Pepe French Toast Recipe
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Cacio e Pepe French Toast Recipe

Introduction

If you love bold, savoury flavour, this Cacio e Pepe recipe with a twist will hit the spot. Inspired by the Roman pasta classic, this version takes all the peppery, cheesy goodness and brings it to brunch. Thick slices of Hi-Fibre Lo-GI White Block Loaf are soaked in a creamy parmesan and pecorino mixture, cooked until golden, and topped with a generous crack of black pepper. It is rich, satisfying and ready in minutes. Think of it as French toast for people who prefer Parmesan to maple syrup!

Ingredients

Method

1
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, the parmesan, pecorino, black pepper, garlic and stir until evenly combined. Set aside
2
Set a large pan over moderate heat and brush with butter. Working with one slice of bread at a time, dip it into the egg mixture, turning it over, and allow it to properly soak. Shake off the excess and then place on the hot pan. Cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes
3
To serve, sprinkle with a bit more parmesan, black pepper and parsley
FAQs

A classic Cacio e Pepe recipe uses just four ingredients: pasta, Pecorino Romano, cracked black pepper and pasta water. That’s all it takes to make this creamy Italian favourite. Our French toast version reimagines the same flavour profile using cheese and egg as a savoury custard. It is a nod to tradition but made for brunch.

Choose a soft white bread that can hold its shape when soaked. Our Hi-Fibre Lo-GI White Block Loaf is perfect because it is sturdy enough to absorb the cheesy egg mix without turning soggy, and it crisps beautifully in the pan. The result is a pepe toast that is soft on the inside and golden on the outside.

To avoid soggy French toast, soak your bread briefly so it absorbs enough liquid but still holds structure. Use a hot pan and a bit of butter to get a golden, crisp finish on both sides. Thick bread slices and proper pan heat make all the difference for this savoury twist on Cacio e Pepe.