HF Brown Sugar and Bacon Stuffed French Toast

Updated at: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:55:27 GMT

Step 1

• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. • Heat a medium dry pan over medium high heat. Add bacon*; cook, turning occasionally and adjusting heat if browning too quickly, until crispy, 6-10 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Wipe out pan.

Step 2

• Place cream cheese in a small microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave until softened, 30-45 seconds. TIP: No microwave? No problem! Submerge closed cream cheese packets in a bowl of warm water to soften. • Whisk in brown sugar until no lumps remain.

Step 3

• In a wide shallow bowl, whisk eggs*, half the milk, half the cinnamon, 1 TBSP white sugar, and a pinch of salt until well combined (all the milk and 2 TBSP white sugar for 4 servings). • Spread one side of each sourdough slice with cream cheese mixture. Top half the sourdough slices with bacon. Close sandwiches with remaining sourdough slices, coated sides down. • Wash out bowl used for cream cheese mixture.

Step 4

• Heat a drizzle of oil and 1 TBSP butter in pan used for bacon over medium heat. • Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, gently flipping a few times to coat. • When butter begins to foam, add sandwiches to pan, letting excess egg mixture drip back into bowl. Cook, lightly pressing with a spatula, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. (Work in batches if necessary; wipe out pan and add more oil and butter between batches. The second batch may take less time.) • Transfer French toast to a lightly oiled baking sheet; bake on top rack until filling is custardy, 6-8 minutes.

Step 5

• In bowl used for cream cheese mixture, combine maple syrup, remaining cinnamon, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings); cover with plastic wrap. • Microwave until butter has melted, 30-45 seconds. Carefully uncover and stir to combine.

Step 6

• Halve French toast and divide between plates. Drizzle with cinnamon maple syrup and sprinkle with almonds. • Serve with fruit salad on the side.

Step 7

• Halve French toast and divide between plates. Drizzle with cinnamon maple syrup and sprinkle with almonds. • Serve with fruit salad on the side.

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