Description
Enjoy the sweet and savory delight of Maple Bacon French Toast, featuring rich brioche soaked in a custard and topped with crispy bacon and maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick bread (Brioche or challah)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or 2%
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt to taste
- 4 slices of crispy bacon
- Butter for cooking
- Additional maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, bourbon (if using), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Soak each slice of bread in the custard for about 15-20 seconds on each side.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sizzle the soaked bread in the same skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Plate the French toast topped with crispy bacon and a drizzle of warm maple syrup. Enjoy!
Notes
For a make-ahead option, prepare the custard the night before and refrigerate. Allow it to mix well before use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: French toast, breakfast, maple syrup, bacon, brunch