Caramel French Toast As seen on Natasha's Kitchen Bookmark recipe Print recipe Download recipe Share 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 pecans3 oz bacon, (4 strips), chopped5 Tbsp unsalted butter1 cup light brown sugar, packed1 Tbsp water1/4 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 loaf Italian Bread , Cut 3/4" thick (or 9-10 slices Texas Toast)1 cup whole milk3 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 Tbsp granulated sugar1/2 tsp cinnamon1 pinch of salt1 Tbsp unsalted butter, or as needed to saute Calories AmericanKid-FriendlyDairyEggsSautéingBreakfastDinner PartiesIntermediateFryingChristmasFrenchBudget-FriendlyBrunchGrainsSweetNew Year's EveSavoryCrispyPoultryCreamyBirthdaysAnniversaries ... How would you rate this recipe? 1 stars 2 stars 3 stars 4 stars 5 stars Preparation Inline ingredients (beta) Cook mode Click to complete 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. Chef’s notes Adjust the heat if browning too quickly. You want the egg mixture to cook all the way through the bread.
