Description
Imagine waking up to the tantalizing aroma of thick-cut bacon, warm maple syrup, and a hint of bourbon – the perfect combination for an indulgent breakfast that will have your taste buds dancing. Introducing the Bourbon Maple Bacon Stuffed Toast, a decadent recipe that takes the classic French toast to new heights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread, cut thick
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch fine salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Arrange the bacon slices on a wire rack over a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes until deeply crisp. Once cooked, place the bacon on paper towels and finely chop it.
- In a shallow bowl, vigorously whisk the eggs with the milk, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and the ground cinnamon until the mixture is thoroughly blended.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the chopped bacon until fully incorporated.
- Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each slice of bread. Fill each pocket with the bacon-cream cheese mixture, gently pressing to close the bread.
- Dip the stuffed bread slices into the custard mixture, turning them to ensure even coverage on all sides.
- Melt the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the stuffed bread slices for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they’re deeply golden and cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, warm the maple syrup, bourbon, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring until fragrant.
- Arrange the French toast slices on serving plates and drizzle the warm maple bourbon glaze generously over the top.
Notes
Bourbon Maple Bacon Stuffed Toast pairs beautifully with fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, or powdered sugar. It also goes well with coffee, mimosas, or bourbon-based cocktails.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg