Description
A decadent French toast recipe featuring rich bourbon, sweet maple syrup, and crispy bacon—perfect for brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Thick Bread Slices (brioche or challah)
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 6 slices Smoky Bacon
- 2 tablespoons Bourbon
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Begin by heating a skillet over medium heat. Add your smoky bacon, letting it sizzle and crisp. Drain on paper towels to absorb excess fat.
- Prepare the Custard: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until combined.
- Soak the Bread: Dip each thick slice of bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides. Let excess drip off before placing them on a plate.
- Cook the French Toast: In the same skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Cook the soaked bread slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each.
- Warm the Bourbon-Maple Syrup: In a small saucepan over low heat, warm maple syrup and a splash of bourbon until steaming.
- Assemble and Serve: Stack the French toast, filling with crispy bacon and drizzle generously with the bourbon-maple syrup. Serve hot.
Notes
You can prepare the custard in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. For customizations, add toppings like whipped cream or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 200mg