Bourbon Maple Bacon French Toast
This Bourbon Maple Bacon French Toast blends sweet maple syrup, smoky bourbon, and crispy bacon for a rich, flavorful breakfast treat with creamy cheese-filled bread.
Equipment
- 1 oven for baking bacon
- 1 wire rack to crisp bacon
- 1 baking tray to catch bacon drippings
- 2 bowls for egg mixture and cream cheese mix
- 1 non-stick skillet for cooking French toast
- 1 small saucepan to warm maple bourbon glaze
Ingredients
- 8 thick slices brioche or challah bread
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange bacon strips on a wire rack over a baking tray and bake for about 15 minutes until crispy.
- Transfer cooked bacon to paper towels to drain and chop finely.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a shallow bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine softened cream cheese with chopped bacon until fully mixed.
- Cut a pocket into each bread slice and fill each with the bacon-cream cheese mixture, pressing gently to close.
- Dip each stuffed bread slice into the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are coated.
- Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook each stuffed slice for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a small saucepan, gently warm maple syrup, bourbon, vanilla extract, and salt over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring until fragrant.
- Serve the French toast plated and drizzled generously with the warm bourbon maple glaze.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for easy mixing.
- Adjust bourbon amount to preference for milder or stronger flavor.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar before serving for extra sweetness.