Bourbon Maple Bacon French Toast
Indulge in a heavenly combination of flavors with Bourbon Maple Bacon French Toast, featuring thick bread soaked in a rich egg mixture and stuffed with a delightful bourbon-maple bacon filling.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 slices thick bread Brioche, challah, or sourdough recommended
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk Can use dairy-free alternative
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup bourbon Can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Butter for frying
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix chopped bacon with bourbon and maple syrup.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a little butter.
Cooking
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are soaked.
- Place soaked bread in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Once cooked, remove from skillet and stuff with the bourbon-maple bacon filling.
- Drizzle warm maple syrup over the French toast before serving.
Notes
For serving, arrange on a platter and dust with powdered sugar. Garnish with fresh berries or mint. Pair with coffee or a mimosa.