Crispy Salt and Pepper French Toast

French Toast:

• 5 eggs
• 3 tablespoons half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 1/2 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
• vegetable oil
• butter
• 8 (1/2") slices day-old bread*, cut on the diagonal

Sauce:

• Ketchup
• Sriracha

1. In a bowl or baking dish, beat together eggs with half-and-half, salt, pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
2. Heat a medium or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cover the bottom of the skillet with vegetable oil and add a tablespoon or two of butter for taste.
3. Dip the bread triangles into the egg batter, drain off any excess, and place straight into the hot pan. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side – you want to develop a golden-brown color and the texture should be crispier than traditional French toast. Place cooked toasts on a paper towel-lined plate or rack to drain.
4. In a small bowl, mix together ketchup and hot sauce to your desired heat tolerance.
5. Serve toasts warm with a side of the spicy ketchup.
6. *I like to use a country or pullman loaf for this. You want it to stand up to the egg batter and not get mushy, so I always go for a day-old loaf.