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Willa’s Apple and Bacon French Toast

5 | 1 Reviews
Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Recipe by Willa Brown Coosemans, CROSSFIELD, Alberta

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Published on Mar. 19, 2025

This special occasion French toast brings together a lot of fun flavors and textures. Sharp Gruyere cheese, tart apples and salty bacon make this a memorable addition to any brunch. —Willa Brown-Coosemans Crossfield, Canada

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Willa's French Toast

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Yield:6 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:10 min
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Ingredients

  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons apple brandy
  • 6 slices Texas toast
  • 2 cups thinly sliced apple
  • 12 slices cooked peppercorn bacon strips
  • 6 slices Gruyere cheese
  • Maple syrup
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Directions

  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the first 4 ingredients. Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat.
  2. Dip bread into egg mixture, letting it soak 5 seconds on each side. Cook on griddle until golden brown on both sides.
  3. Preheat broiler. Place French toast slices on a baking sheet. Top each with apples, bacon and Gruyere. Broil 2-3 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately with maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 499 calories, 31g fat (15g saturated fat), 236mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.
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