Bourbon Maple Bacon Stuffed Toast
A delightful breakfast treat featuring crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and sweet maple syrup, perfect for impressing family and guests.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread, cut thick
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch fine salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Arrange the bacon slices on a wire rack over a baking tray and bake at 400°F for 15 minutes until they are deeply crisp. Once done, place the bacon on paper towels and finely chop it.
- In a shallow bowl, vigorously whisk the eggs with the milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until thoroughly blended.
- Mix the softened cream cheese with the chopped bacon in a small bowl until fully incorporated.
Cooking
- Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each bread slice. Fill each pocket with the bacon-cream cheese mixture and press it to close.
- Dip each stuffed bread slice into the custard, turning to coat all sides evenly.
- Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the stuffed slices for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they are deeply golden and cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, warm the maple syrup, bourbon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring until fragrant.
Serving
- Arrange the French toast on serving plates and drizzle generously with the warm maple bourbon glaze. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing in the bacon. Use thick-cut bacon for the best crispy texture. Experiment with different types of bread, such as sourdough or French bread, for variety.