Cheesy French toast with ham & grilled vine tomatoes

• eggs↗5

  beaten

• milk↗4 tbsp tbsp
• gruyère↗140g g

  grated

• chopped chives1 tbsp tbsp
• knob of butter
• baguette↗1large

  thickly sliced

• cherry tomatoes↗250g g

  on the vine

• olive oil↗

  for grilling

• sliced ham↗250g g

  - about 25 slices (James used Serrano)

• watercress↗

  to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the grill to high. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cheese and chives. Melt the butter in a large non‑stick pan over medium heat. Dip the bread slices into the egg mixture, then place them in the pan. Cook for 3‑5 minutes on each side, until golden and crisp, then keep warm in a low oven if needed.

2. 2

   Place the vine tomatoes on a baking tray, drizzle with a little oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until they begin to soften and blister. On a large platter, pile the cheesy French toast, grilled tomatoes, sliced ham and a heap of watercress, and let everyone dig in.