Caramel French Toast
Total Time
45 mins
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Rating
4.94 out of 5 stars
(15)
Ingredients
10 servings
- 1 cup pecans
- 3 oz bacon, (4 strips), chopped
- 5 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 loaf Italian Bread , Cut 3/4" thick (or 9-10 slices Texas Toast)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, or as needed to saute
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Preparation
Step 1
Toast pecans on a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove from pan and set aside to cool.
Step 2
Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add chopped bacon, sauteing and stirring occasionally until browned. Use a slotted spoon to remove to plate.
Step 3
Melt 5 Tbsp butter into the bacon fat then add 1 cup brown sugar, 1 Tbsp water and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil then keep at a low boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Remove pan from heat and stir in 1/2 cup whipping cream and 1 tsp vanilla. Stir in chopped bacon, place back over heat and lightly boil another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes before serving.
Step 5
In a mixing bowl, whisk together wet ingredients until combined: 1 cup milk, 3 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla. While whisking, add dry ingredients: 1/4 cup flour, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
Step 6
Cut bread into 9 or 10 slices each 3/4" thick. Place a large skillet over medium heat with 1 Tbsp butter.
Step 7
Dip each piece of toast generously in the egg mixture, turning a couple of times to thoroughly coat. Add to the skillet in a single layer, cooking in batches about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown on each side.* Repeat with remaining toasts, adding more butter as needed then transfer to a platter.
Step 8
To serve: Top French Toast with a heaping Tablespoon of the bacon caramel topping then sprinkle each with toasted pecans.
Step 9
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Chef's notes
Adjust the heat if browning too quickly. You want the egg mixture to cook all the way through the bread.
