Bourbon Maple Bacon Stuffed Toast
This rich and savory Bourbon Maple Bacon Stuffed Toast combines creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and warm maple syrup, making it an impressive yet easy breakfast or brunch dish.
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 bacon slices on a wire rack over a baking tray and bake at 400°F for 15 minutes until deeply crisp. Place on paper towels, then finely chop.
- In a shallow bowl, vigorously whisk eggs with milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until thoroughly blended.
- Mix softened cream cheese with chopped bacon in a small bowl until fully incorporated.
- Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each bread slice. Fill each with the bacon-cream cheese mixture and press to close.
- Dip each stuffed bread slice into the custard, turning to evenly coat all sides.
Cooking
- Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook stuffed slices for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden and cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, warm maple syrup, bourbon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring until fragrant.
- Arrange French toast on serving plates and drizzle generously with warm maple bourbon glaze. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use day-old bread for better texture. For a richer flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the egg mixture. You can prepare the filling and stuff the bread slices the night before.
