Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4–6 servings
Diet: Comfort Food
💕 Description
This Bourbon Maple Bacon French Toast takes your classic breakfast up a notch with smoky bacon, caramelized maple syrup, and a hint of bourbon. The custard-soaked bread is golden and crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, while the sauce adds a luscious, grown-up twist.
🛒 Ingredients
For the French Toast:
- 8 thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for cooking)
For the Bourbon Maple Syrup:
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon bourbon (or sub with more maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Topping:
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Extra maple syrup for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Bacon
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange bacon slices on a baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes until crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
2. Prepare the Custard Mixture
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
3. Soak the Bread
- Dip each slice of brioche in the custard mixture for about 15–20 seconds per side, allowing it to absorb the liquid without falling apart.
4. Cook the French Toast
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt butter.
- Cook the soaked bread slices for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crisp.
5. Make the Bourbon Maple Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, bourbon, and butter.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes over low heat until smooth and fragrant.
6. Assemble and Serve
- Stack 2 slices of French toast per plate.
- Drizzle with the warm bourbon maple syrup.
- Top generously with crumbled bacon and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
💡 Tips
- For extra flavor, cook the French toast in a little bacon grease mixed with butter.
- Substitute Texas toast or French bread if brioche isn’t available.
- Omit the bourbon for a kid-friendly version — the maple butter sauce alone is still amazing!
