French Toast Stuffed with Parma Ham, Brie and Pear

  • Preparation Time20 mins
  • Cooking Time5 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
4 slices wholemeal or seeded bread
1 egg
1 1/2 tbsp milk
1 tsp wholegrain mustard
Two knobs of butter
1 pear, sliced
1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
100g brie, sliced
6 slices Parma Ham
Salt and cracked black pepper

Cut the bread slices into heart shapes.

Combine the egg, milk and wholegrain mustard and season with a little salt and pepper.

Melt a knob of butter in a large frying pan. Dip the bread hearts into the egg mixture (on both sides) then fry for 2-3 minutes a side until crisp and golden.

In a separate pan, melt a knob of butter and add the pear slices. Drizzle over a little balsamic vinegar and cook for 1-2 minutes a side until they just start to caramelise.

Sandwich slices of pear, creamy brie and Parma Ham in between two French toast hearts and then serve.

Recipe courtesy of Parma Ham

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