INGREDIENTS (serves 9)
- 8 slices of SASKO Low GI Seeded Whole Wheat Brown Bread
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 medium onion, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 200g spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- ¼ cup feta
- 2 cups milk
- 5 eggs
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Serving suggestion: Parsley, finely chopped.
METHOD
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Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a 30x20cm baking dish with grease-spray
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Cut each slice of the SASKO Low GI Seeded Whole Wheat Brown Bread into smaller cubes, leaving the crust on. Add the bread cubes to a mixing bowl.
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In a non-stick frying pan, sauté the onions in 2 tablespoons of oil until soft. Add the garlic and spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
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Combine the spinach mix, ¾ cup of the grated cheese and the feta with the bread cubes and tumble this mixture into the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, eggs, salt, paprika and black pepper. Pour the milk mixture over the bread and filling, ensuring that it is well covered.
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Scatter the rest of the cheese over the top of the French toast bake before placing it in the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden. *Chef’s Tip: Cover the dish with foil if it gets too dark.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes in the tin. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, cut into squares, serve and ENJOY!
SWEET FRENCH TOAST BAKE (Serves 9)
INGREDIENTS
- 12 slices of SASKO Low GI Oats and Honey Flavoured White Bread
- 1½ cups milk
- 6 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
Serving suggestion:
- Fresh berries
- Honey
METHOD
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Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a 30x20cm baking dish well with grease-spray.
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Cut each slice of the SASKO Low GI Oats & Honey Flavoured White Bread into smaller cubes, leaving the crust on. Pack the bread cubes in the greased baking dish and set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rest of the ingredients until everything is well combined.
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Pour the milk mixture over the bread pieces and allow it to soak, about 5 minutes.
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Put the French Toast Bake in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden. *Chef’s Tip: Cover the dish with foil if it gets too dark.
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Once baked, remove the French Toast Bake from the oven and scatter fresh berries over the top and a drizzle of honey.
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Cut the French toast bake in squares, serve and ENJOY!
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