Bourbon Maple Bacon French Toast
A delightful fusion of sweet and savory, this Bourbon Maple Bacon French Toast features crispy bacon and rich, bourbon-infused custard-soaked brioche.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices of brioche bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 strips of bacon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
- Whisk the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, bourbon, vanilla extract, sugar, and cinnamon until well blended.
- Soak the brioche slices: Soak each brioche slice in the egg mixture for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Cook the bacon: In a skillet, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Melt the butter: In the same skillet, melt a generous pat of butter over medium heat.
- Cook the brioche: Carefully place the soaked brioche in the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve with delight: Serve your French toast topped with the crispy bacon and a generous drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
For extra crispy bacon, bake it in the oven instead of frying. Use day-old brioche for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg