Indulgent Bourbon Maple Bacon Toast
A delightful breakfast treat that combines the savory crunch of bacon with sweet maple syrup and a creamy egg mixture, all stuffed in thick slices of bread.
Ingredients
For the bacon maple mixture
- 6 slices bacon Cook until crispy.
- 1/4 cup bourbon Adjust based on preference.
- 1/4 cup maple syrup Plus additional for drizzling.
For the toast mixture
- 4 slices thick bread Brioche, sourdough, or challah recommended.
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare the bacon mixture
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, add the bourbon and maple syrup, then simmer for a few minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
Mix the egg mixture
- In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk thoroughly until well mixed.
Stuff and soak the bread
- Take each slice of bread and stuff it with the bacon mixture you prepared earlier, ensuring even distribution.
- Allow each stuffed slice to soak in the egg mixture for a few minutes, turning to saturate both sides completely.
Cook the toast
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a little butter.
- Cook the soaked bread slices in the pan until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve
- Serve warm drizzled with the bourbon maple syrup from the skillet, adding additional maple syrup on top as desired.
Notes
Tips: Don't overcook bacon, allow adequate soaking time for the bread, and monitor heat levels while cooking. Experiment with various types of bread for unique textures.