The Chew: Toast N’ Gravy Recipe

The Chew: Toast N’ Gravy

Gina Torres joined Carla Hall in the kitchen on The Chew, desperately wanting to be able to make breakfast for her husband and her daughter. Carla was so excited about the recipe she had to share with her, especially knowing it used delicious sausage gravy! She combined the breakfast favorite with French toast, to make her Toast ‘N Gravy, which is sure to be a hit with Gina’s family! If you want a unique breakfast recipe that will surely impress anyone lucky enough to devour it, this is the recipe for you!

To find out how to make your own Toast ‘N Gravy, click next page.

The Chew: Toast N’ Gravy Recipe Ingredients

For the Sausage Gravy:

• 1/2 lb breakfast sauce – removed from casing
• 1/4 C all-purpose flour
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 lb turkey sausage – removed fro sacing
• 2 C milk

For the French Toast:

• 8 large eggs – beaten
• 1/4 C half-and-half
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• maple syrup – warmed to serve
• 1 loaf challah bread – sliced in 10 slices, 1-inch thick
• 1/2 C milk
• 1 lemon – zested
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp chives – chopped for garnish

The Chew: Toast N’ Gravy Recipe Directions

For the Sausage Gravy:

1. In a large saute pan, add the butter and heat over medium-high heat
2. Add the turkey sausage and breakfast sausage, then crumble with a wooden spoon while it cooks
3. Cook until browned, about 7-9 minutes
4. Add flour and stir until dissolved
5. Gradually stir in the milk and cook until thickened and bubbly, about 5-7 minutes
6. Season with salt and pepper
7. Transfer to a bowl and let chill completely in the fridge

For the French Toast:

1. Put a griddle or large nonstick saute pan over medium heat
2. In a large bowl, add the milk, eggs, half-and-half-, lemon zest, and thyme, then mix
3. Season with salt and pepper
4. Cut a slit in the top of the piece of bread and spoon the chilled sausage gravy into the middle
5. Dip the bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides
6. In a nonstick saute pan or skillet, add a tbsp of butter and let melt
7. Put the dipped challah on the griddle and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes
8. Flip and cook on the other side until golden brown
9. Take off the griddle and serve with warm maple syrup and chives