Description
A delightful twist on classic French toast featuring crispy bacon and a rich bourbon-maple syrup.
Ingredients
- Thick Bread (brioche, challah, or sourdough)
- Large Eggs
- Whole Milk (or almond, oat, coconut milk)
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Thick-Cut Bacon (or turkey, plant-based bacon)
- Bourbon (or bourbon extract)
- Pure Maple Syrup (or agave syrup)
- Butter (or coconut oil)
- Cinnamon
- Powdered Sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Bread: Slice your thick bread into generous pieces, about 1-inch thick. Lay them out on a plate and let them dry for about 10 minutes.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook your bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain excess grease.
- Make the Custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, bourbon, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Soak the Bread: Dip each piece of bread into the custard mixture, allowing it to soak for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Cook the French Toast: In the same skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add in the soaked bread slices and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Plating: Place the French toast on a plate, top it with crispy bacon, drizzle with maple syrup, and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Experiment with toppings like fresh fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate chips. You can also adjust ingredients for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: French toast, brunch, bourbon, bacon, breakfast