French Toast Breakfast Sandwiches
French Toast Breakfast Sandwiches
Ingredients
For the Candied Bacon Lattice
- 16 ounces bacon
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- as needed black pepper
For the French Toast
- 1 loaf milk bread, or brioche
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
For the Cheesy Eggs
- 8 eggs, (2 per sandwich)
- 4 slices cheese, of choice, such as American or cheddar
For Serving
- as needed maple syrup, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Cut the bacon strips in half. To create a lattice pattern, lay 3 strips of bacon side by side on the prepared baking sheet. Then, layer 3 more strips on top, going in the opposite direction. Repeat this process to make 4-6 bacon squares, depending on the size of your bacon and desired serving amount.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar over the top of each bacon lattice. Finish with a little black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Bake the bacon lattices for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, switch the oven to broil and cook until the bacon is crisp and caramelized, watching carefully to prevent burning. This typically takes 1-3 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the bacon bakes, prepare the French toast batter. In a large bowl, whisk together the 4 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Slice the milk bread or brioche into individual slices, about 3/4-inch thick.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the heated skillet.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated but not overly saturated. Place the dipped bread into the hot skillet.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Cook the French toast for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm while you cook the remaining slices.
⏱️ 10 min
- 10
Preheat a separate skillet over medium-high heat for the eggs. For each sandwich, whisk 2 eggs together in a small bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Pour the whisked eggs into the hot pan, tilting the pan if needed to create an even, thin layer. Immediately place a slice of cheese in the center of the cooking egg.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Once the edges of the egg begin to set, use a spatula to fold the edges of the egg inward over the cheese to form a square shape. Cook until the egg is set to your liking. Repeat for the remaining egg squares.
⏱️ 8 min
- 13
To assemble each sandwich, place one slice of French toast on the bottom. Top with one prepared cheesy egg square, then one candied bacon lattice, and finish with another slice of French toast.
⏱️ 3 min
- 14
Serve the assembled French Toast Breakfast Sandwiches immediately with extra maple syrup for dipping. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
French Toast Breakfast Sandwiches
For the Candied Bacon Lattice
- 16 ounces bacon
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- as needed black pepper
For the French Toast
- 1 loaf milk bread, or brioche
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
For the Cheesy Eggs
- 8 eggs, (2 per sandwich)
- 4 slices cheese, of choice, such as American or cheddar
For Serving
- as needed maple syrup, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Cut the bacon strips in half. To create a lattice pattern, lay 3 strips of bacon side by side on the prepared baking sheet. Then, layer 3 more strips on top, going in the opposite direction. Repeat this process to make 4-6 bacon squares, depending on the size of your bacon and desired serving amount.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar over the top of each bacon lattice. Finish with a little black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Bake the bacon lattices for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, switch the oven to broil and cook until the bacon is crisp and caramelized, watching carefully to prevent burning. This typically takes 1-3 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the bacon bakes, prepare the French toast batter. In a large bowl, whisk together the 4 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Slice the milk bread or brioche into individual slices, about 3/4-inch thick.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the heated skillet.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated but not overly saturated. Place the dipped bread into the hot skillet.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Cook the French toast for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm while you cook the remaining slices.
⏱️ 10 min - 10
Preheat a separate skillet over medium-high heat for the eggs. For each sandwich, whisk 2 eggs together in a small bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Pour the whisked eggs into the hot pan, tilting the pan if needed to create an even, thin layer. Immediately place a slice of cheese in the center of the cooking egg.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Once the edges of the egg begin to set, use a spatula to fold the edges of the egg inward over the cheese to form a square shape. Cook until the egg is set to your liking. Repeat for the remaining egg squares.
⏱️ 8 min - 13
To assemble each sandwich, place one slice of French toast on the bottom. Top with one prepared cheesy egg square, then one candied bacon lattice, and finish with another slice of French toast.
⏱️ 3 min - 14
Serve the assembled French Toast Breakfast Sandwiches immediately with extra maple syrup for dipping. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min