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!