This is the delicious recipe for Portuguese style French toast with cheese, known as Pão Doce com Queijo. It is a unique variation on not only grilled cheese but French toast and is a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors. It is a hearty and delicious dish which is perfect to start your day off with for breakfast. Try it out and tell us what you think!



Ingredients:

1 cup milk

1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

1 cup sugar

12 slices of bread, white or wheat

4 eggs, lightly beaten

12 tablespoons or 1.5 sticks butter

1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil

6 slices of cheese

Directions:

1) In a saucepan, combine the milk, cinnamon powder, and sugar and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Pour half of this mixture into a bowl and set aside.

2) Continue to simmer the rest of the mixture on low heat until it thickens to a syrup like consistency. Once it has thickened slightly, set it aside in another bowl.

3) Now place a slice of cheese between each 2 slices of bread.

4) Place the lightly beaten eggs in a bowl with the half of the mixture that was first set aside. Soak the sandwiches in the egg mixture, thoroughly drenching the bread.

5) Place the soaked sandwiches on a wire rack over a baking sheet and set aside.

6) In a large frying pan, heat half the butter and vegetable oil over medium heat.

7) Now fry the sandwiches in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden, adding the rest of the butter as needed.

8) When done, dust them with sugar and cinnamon and serve on a platter with the syrup that was set aside. Serve while hot.