Bourbon Maple Bacon Stuffed French Toast
Thick brioche bread is stuffed with a maple-bourbon cream cheese and bacon filling, dipped in a spiced custard, and pan-fried until golden. Topped with syrup, powdered sugar, and extra bacon, this French toast is indulgent, flavorful, and perfect for special breakfasts or brunch.
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Ingredients
For the French Toast
- 8 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread day-old works best
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half for richer flavor
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons bourbon optional but recommended
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter for cooking
For the Stuffing
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon bourbon optional
- 6 slices cooked bacon crumbled
For the Topping
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Extra crumbled bacon
- Fresh berries optional
- Whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lay bacon on a parchment-lined sheet and bake 15–18 minutes until crispy. Drain, cool, and crumble.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar, maple syrup, and bourbon if using. Fold in most of the bacon, reserving some for garnish.
- Lay brioche slices in pairs, spreading filling on one slice before topping with the other to form sandwiches.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cream, bourbon, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Pour into a shallow dish.
- Heat a skillet with butter over medium heat. Dip sandwiches in custard 20–30 seconds per side, then cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Cut diagonally and serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and reserved bacon. Add berries or whipped cream if desired.