French Toast Breakfast Dogs
French Toast Breakfast Dogs
Ingredients
For the Breakfast Dogs
- 4 slices brioche bread, thick cut
- 8 breakfast sausage links, standard size
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
For the French Toast Batter
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk, whole milk recommended
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Serving
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1/2 cup maple syrup, plus more for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage links over medium heat according to package directions until browned and cooked through. This typically takes 8-10 minutes. Remove the cooked sausages from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess grease. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the sausages are cooking, prepare the French toast batter. In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Prepare the brioche bread for the 'buns'. Take each thick slice of brioche bread and, using a sharp knife, carefully cut a slit lengthwise down the center of each slice, going about two-thirds of the way through the bread. This will create a pocket or 'bun' for the sausage. Be careful not to cut all the way through the bread.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Gently dip each prepared brioche slice into the egg batter, ensuring both sides are evenly coated. Allow any excess batter to drip off before transferring to the skillet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the same skillet (or a clean one) over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and shimmering, place 2-3 batter-coated brioche slices in the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and brioche slices.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Once the French toast slices are cooked, carefully open the pocket in each slice. Insert two cooked breakfast sausage links into the cavity of each French toast 'bun'.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Arrange the assembled French Toast Breakfast Dogs on a serving platter. Generously dust with powdered sugar using a sifter. Drizzle maple syrup over the top in a zig-zag pattern, mimicking mustard. Serve immediately with additional maple syrup on the side for dipping.
⏱️ 3 min
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French Toast Breakfast Dogs
Ingredients
For the Breakfast Dogs
- 4 slices brioche bread, thick cut
- 8 breakfast sausage links, standard size
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
For the French Toast Batter
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk, whole milk recommended
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Serving
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1/2 cup maple syrup, plus more for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage links over medium heat according to package directions until browned and cooked through. This typically takes 8-10 minutes. Remove the cooked sausages from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess grease. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the sausages are cooking, prepare the French toast batter. In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Prepare the brioche bread for the 'buns'. Take each thick slice of brioche bread and, using a sharp knife, carefully cut a slit lengthwise down the center of each slice, going about two-thirds of the way through the bread. This will create a pocket or 'bun' for the sausage. Be careful not to cut all the way through the bread.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Gently dip each prepared brioche slice into the egg batter, ensuring both sides are evenly coated. Allow any excess batter to drip off before transferring to the skillet.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the same skillet (or a clean one) over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and shimmering, place 2-3 batter-coated brioche slices in the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and brioche slices.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Once the French toast slices are cooked, carefully open the pocket in each slice. Insert two cooked breakfast sausage links into the cavity of each French toast 'bun'.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Arrange the assembled French Toast Breakfast Dogs on a serving platter. Generously dust with powdered sugar using a sifter. Drizzle maple syrup over the top in a zig-zag pattern, mimicking mustard. Serve immediately with additional maple syrup on the side for dipping.
⏱️ 3 min