Baked Bean French Toast Sandwiches

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Can you think of a better way to kick start your day than with French Toast stuffed with baked beans, cheese, and bacon?

This baked bean French toast is not only delicious but is made with very little fuss and time, making this recipe perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch.

These easy breakfast sandwiches have been featured on TODAY.com for National Sandwich Day 2014. Check out their post for this and 8 other outrageous sandwiches here.

Baked Bean French Toast

Serves 4

8 Slices bread (I used ciabatta)
3 eggs
1/2 Cup milk
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
420 g (14 oz) tin of baked beans
4 slices of cheese (I used Edam)
100 g (3.5 oz) Diced ham or bacon

1. Beat the eggs together with the milk and nutmeg.

2. Heat the baked beans slightly in a saucepan or the microwave until just warm. Spread some of the baked beans over 4 of the slices of bread, top with a slice of cheese, diced ham, and finish with the other slices of bread.

3.  Melt a knob of butter in a large fry pan over a medium heat. Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated.

4. Place the sandwiches into the fry pan and fry for about 4 minutes on each side, or until golden in color and the filling is hot.