Description
A creative twist on the classic Big Mac, this Big Mac French Toast Sandwich combines savory ground beef, melty American cheese, crisp lettuce, pickles, onions, and tangy Thousand Island dressing between two golden slices of French toast. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or a fun brunch, this recipe brings the flavors of a beloved fast food favorite into a satisfying sandwich form.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
French Toast
- 8 slices white bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
Sandwich Fillings
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing (or Big Mac-style sauce)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef seasoned with salt and black pepper until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Once cooked, drain off any excess grease and set the beef aside.
- Prepare the French Toast Batter: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined to create a smooth batter for dipping the bread slices.
- Soak the Bread: Dip each slice of white bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are fully coated to absorb the batter.
- Cook the French Toast: Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the soaked bread slices in the skillet and cook until both sides turn golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Lay out four slices of the cooked French toast. On each, layer one slice of American cheese, a generous scoop of cooked ground beef, shredded lettuce, diced pickles, diced onions, and a drizzle of Thousand Island dressing. Top with the remaining French toast slices to complete the sandwich.
- Optional Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top to mimic the appearance of a traditional burger bun for an authentic Big Mac look.
- Serve Warm: Serve the sandwiches immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- For a more authentic Big Mac flavor, use a copycat Big Mac sauce instead of Thousand Island dressing.
- Layer with an extra slice of French toast in the middle for the classic three-layer Big Mac structure.
- Use day-old bread for better soaking and structure of the French toast.
- Drain the cooked beef well to prevent soggy sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
