🔥 Step 1: Cook the Bacon

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Place bacon on a lined baking tray.
3. Sprinkle lightly with brown sugar and black pepper (optional).
4. Bake 15–20 minutes until crispy.
5. Transfer to a rack to stay crisp.

👉 Oven-baking keeps bacon flat and evenly cooked.

🥣 Step 2: Prepare the Custard

1. In a large bowl, whisk eggs.
2. Add milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Whisk until fully combined.

🍞 Step 3: Soak the Bread

1. Dip each slice into the custard.
2. Let soak 15–20 seconds per side (thick bread needs time).
3. Do not oversoak or it may fall apart.

🍳 Step 4: Cook the French Toast

1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add soaked bread slices.
3. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
4. Lower heat slightly to ensure inside cooks fully.
5. Keep warm in a low oven if needed.

🍁 Step 5: Make the Bourbon Maple Glaze

1. In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, bourbon, butter, brown sugar, and salt.
2. Simmer gently 2–3 minutes.
3. Cook until slightly thickened.
4. Remove from heat.

👉 Alcohol mostly cooks off, leaving rich flavor.

🥓 Step 6: Assemble

1. Stack French toast slices.
2. Top with crispy bacon.
3. Drizzle warm bourbon maple glaze generously.
4. Optional: sprinkle powdered sugar.

✨ Optional Add-Ons

✔ Toasted pecans
✔ Whipped cream
✔ Caramelized bananas
✔ Extra crispy bacon crumble

💡 Pro Tips

✔ Use day-old bread for better texture
✔ Thick-cut bacon gives better balance
✔ Cook French toast on medium heat to avoid burning
✔ Let glaze simmer briefly to deepen flavor

🔥 Why You’ll Love It

• Sweet + smoky combo
• Crispy bacon crunch
• Soft custardy center
• Luxurious maple bourbon finish

If you’d like, I can also give you:

• Non-alcohol version
• Stuffed version
• Baked casserole version
• Air fryer version
• Restaurant-style gourmet plating

Just tell me 😊🍞🥓