This special occasion French toast brings together a lot of fun flavors and textures. Sharp Gruyere cheese, tart apples and salty bacon make this a memorable addition to any brunch. —Willa Brown-Coosemans Crossfield, Canada
Willa’s Apple and Bacon French Toast
Willa's French Toast
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons apple brandy
- 6 slices Texas toast
- 2 cups thinly sliced apple
- 12 slices cooked peppercorn bacon strips
- 6 slices Gruyere cheese
- Maple syrup
Directions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the first 4 ingredients. Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat.
- Dip bread into egg mixture, letting it soak 5 seconds on each side. Cook on griddle until golden brown on both sides.
- Preheat broiler. Place French toast slices on a baking sheet. Top each with apples, bacon and Gruyere. Broil 2-3 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately with maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 499 calories, 31g fat (15g saturated fat), 236mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.
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