This Caramel French Toast recipe will spoil you forever. It is stunning, simple to make and tastes as good as it looks. The combination of homemade caramel sauce loaded with crisp bacon and topped with pecans is memorable.
We love breakfast treats that are special-occasion worthy and easily feed a crowd like Cinnamon Rolls, bakery-style Almond Croissants and of course French Toast. Make this Caramel French Toast for your next brunch party and you will get recipe requests.
The Ultimate French Toast Recipe:
My sister Svetlana attended a brunch party where she tried and fell in love with this French Toast so she re-made the recipe and shared it with me. This has a little less sugar than the original, but you won’t miss it. This French Toast is a slice of heaven on a plate. You’ve never had French Toast like this before.
All you need is a slice of French Toast and a big mug of coffee to make your day brighter.
The Best Bread for French Toast:
A thick-sliced bread that absorbs well without getting soggy is ideal for French Toast. Do not use bread that is too fresh or cotton-candy soft. Bread that is 1-3 days old works best and will absorb the egg mixture well. Our top bread choices for French Toast are:
- Italian bread loaf (pictured here)- slice yourself to 3/4″ thick
- Texas Toast – packaged thickly pre-sliced
- Brioche – a sturdy bread that soaks well
- Challah Bread – a lightly sweet bread
- Easter Bread – similar to Challah
How to Make French Toast:
The process for making French toast is quick and simple. The key is in getting the egg soak mixture right. This has the perfect balance of eggs to milk and is lightly sweet with a touch of cinnamon. The real secret is in adding a little bit of flour. It makes helps the French Toasts to cook up plump, fluffy and beautiful without getting soggy. To make French Toast:
- Whisk together all French toast ingredients in a bowl
- Dip toasts to generously coat, turning a couple of times
- Sautee 3-4 minutes per side in a buttered skillet
Homemade Bacon Caramel Sauce:
This caramel sauce is sweet, salty, savory and dangerous. Dangerously good that is! It is decadent without being overly sweet, being balanced by the bacon (is it possible for bacon to balance anything, really?).
This caramel sauce excites your taste buds. It’s an elevated version of our basic caramel sauce but has all of the best flavors of Autumn, plus it there’s B-A-C-O-N! You’ll savor every bite of French Toast that touches it.
Make-Ahead Tips for French Toast:
The French Toast (bread) – can be sauteed an hour before serving, covered loosely with foil and kept warm in the oven until ready to serve.
