Caramel French Toast Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bacon Caramel Pecan Topping
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1 cup pecans
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3 oz bacon, chopped (approximately 4 strips)
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5 Tbsp unsalted butter
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 Tbsp water
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
→ French Toast
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1 loaf Italian bread, cut into slices 3/4-inch thick (or 9-10 slices Texas Toast)
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1 cup whole milk
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3 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 Tbsp granulated sugar
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1 pinch of salt
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1 Tbsp unsalted butter, or as needed for sautéing
# Instructions:
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Toast pecans on a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove from pan and set aside to cool.
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Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add chopped bacon, sautéing and stirring occasionally until browned. Use a slotted spoon to remove to a plate.
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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 maintain a low boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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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 for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: 1 cup milk, 3 eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla. While whisking, add dry ingredients: 1/4 cup flour, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
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Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp butter.
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Dip each bread slice generously in the egg mixture, turning a couple of times to thoroughly coat. Add to the skillet in a single layer and cook in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown on each side. Repeat with remaining slices, adding more butter as needed, then transfer to a platter.
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Top French Toast with a heaping tablespoon of the bacon caramel topping, then sprinkle each serving with toasted pecans.
# Notes:
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Adjust heat during cooking to ensure the egg mixture cooks all the way through without burning the bread.