St. Louis Bread Company Denver French Toast

Source: Sue Stees, St. Louis Bread Company

6 large eggs
4 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
Salt and pepper to taste
4 thick slices sourdough Saint Louis Bread
4 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 large red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups ham, sliced into 1/2 x 4-inch slices
8 thin slices provolone cheese
1 fresh tomato, seeded, peeled and diced

Whisk eggs, water, salt and pepper together in 9 x 13 dish. Add bread slices and let stand 1 minute. Turn bread over, let stand until egg mixture is absorbed, about 6-9 minutes.

Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add peppers, onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add ham slices and mushrooms. Cook 3 minutes more until vegetables are browned. Season to taste. Remove pan from heat, but cover to keep warm while you prepare French toast.

Melt the other 2 tablespoons butter on heavy griddle. Add bread and saute until browned and crusty about 5 minutes. Turn bread, top each bread slice with a slice of cheese. Cook until cheese melts and bottoms are browned. It may be necessary to cover skillet for a brief time to melt cheese.

To serve, place French toast on plate and top with vegetables. Garnish with diced tomatoes.