Description
Indulge in the rich, savory flavor of Bourbon Maple Bacon Stuffed Toast, where crispy bacon meets a sweet maple glaze, all enveloped in golden, buttery toast. Each bite offers a delightful crunch followed by a juicy explosion of flavors that dance on your palate, making it the perfect breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
- Bacon: 8 slices, cooked until crispy and chopped
- Bourbon: 2 tablespoons
- Maple Syrup: 1/4 cup
- Eggs: 4 large, beaten
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Thick Sliced Bread: 4 slices (such as brioche or challah)
- Butter: 2 tablespoons, for frying
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine the cooked bacon, bourbon, and maple syrup. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and caramelized.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Place the soaked bread in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Once the toast is cooked, remove it from the skillet and layer the bourbon maple bacon mixture on top of two slices.
- Top with the remaining slices of toast to create a sandwich.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with extra maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead by preparing the bacon mixture and storing it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute bacon with sautéed mushrooms or tempeh bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 300 milligrams
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