Best 11 Bacon Crusted Fruit Stuffed French Toast Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavor combination of bacon, fruit, and French toast with our comprehensive guide to cooking the ultimate bacon-crusted fruit-stuffed French toast. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, with a crispy bacon crust, tender fruit filling, and fluffy French toast. Whether you prefer classic fillings like apples and cinnamon or more exotic options like berries and nuts, our guide provides a variety of stuffing ideas to tantalize your taste buds. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, we'll help you master the art of creating this irresistible brunch or breakfast dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BACON STUFFED FRENCH TOAST



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Bacon is stuffed between 2 pieces of bread lathered with a cream cheese/brown sugar mixture. The ultimate sweet and salty breakfast!

Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces cream cheese, (softened)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
8 slices white bread, (preferably stale)
8 slices bacon, (cooked)
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 teaspoons butter
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and brown sugar. Spread one side of each slice of bread with cream cheese mxiture
  • Sandwich 2 slices of bacon between 2 pieces of bread with the cream cheese side facing in. Repeat for remaining slices of bread to make a total of four.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  • Dip each French toast "sandwich" in egg mixture. Try to only get the egg mixture on the exterior of each piece of bread and not let it soak through to the middle where the bacon is or it will turn out soggy, plus any egg that gets in the middle won't really cook.
  • Heat a large nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat. Add butter and a little vegetable oil. Cook each stuffed French toast until golden brown on bottom and then flip over. Add more butter and oil to pan if necessary. Cook until second side is golden brown.
  • Cut each piece in half and serve with maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

BACON-CRUSTED FRUIT-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST



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This tastes like a strawberry croissant. It's crunchy, sweet, and a little salty. I never really cared for French toast until I started playing around and invented this. Serve with your favorite syrup.

Provided by Kathryn

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 39m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bacon
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons white sugar
4 strawberries, diced, or more to taste
½ teaspoon lemon juice
4 slices bread
3 eggs
½ cup coconut milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 dash salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 sprig mint leaves, slivered

Steps:

  • Place bacon slices in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon slices to paper towels; dice. Reserve bacon grease.
  • Blend cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, and sugar in a separate bowl. Fold strawberries and lemon juice into the filling.
  • Divide filling between 2 slices of bread, spreading it out to the edges. Cover with remaining 2 slices of bread. Press sandwiches lightly together.
  • Mix eggs, coconut milk, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, and salt in a shallow bowl to make egg wash.
  • Melt 1 1/2 teaspoon reserved bacon grease and 1 1/2 teaspoon butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle half the diced bacon evenly in the skillet. Dip 1 side of each sandwich in the egg wash. Place on top of the bacon in the skillet; cook until eggs are set and slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Melt remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon bacon grease and 1 1/2 teaspoon butter in the skillet. Sprinkle remaining diced bacon in the skillet. Dip the second side of each sandwich in egg wash and return to the skillet; cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Cut sandwiches in half and garnish with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 914.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 421.5 mg, Fat 71.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 42.9 g, Sodium 1392.4 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

CEREAL-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Brandi Milloy

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 loaf challah bread or any tall braided bread
2 1/2 cups tropical or fruity cereal, such as Fruity Pebbles, plus more for garnish
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons chopped strawberries, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped blueberries, plus more for garnish
1 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs, beaten
4 tablespoons salted butter
Whipped cream, for serving
Maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut four 2-inch-thick slices of bread from the center of the loaf (save the rest for another use). Using a paring knife, make a small cut through the bottom of each slice of bread going horizontally to create a pocket for the filling.
  • Pour the cereal into a large resealable plastic bag and seal. Using a rolling pin, crush the cereal into pieces; stop before it gets too fine. Pour 2 tablespoons of the crushed cereal into a bowl. Add the cream cheese and chopped strawberries and blueberries and mix.
  • In a shallow baking dish, whisk together the half-and-half, vanilla, cinnamon and eggs.
  • In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
  • Using a spoon, stuff a slice of bread with about 2 tablespoons of the filling. Close the opening and dip into the egg mixture to coat (about 5 seconds on each side). Transfer the bread to the bag filled with cereal and carefully coat each side.
  • Cook the bread in the skillet until toasted on both sides, being careful not to burn it, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving plate.
  • Stuff, dip, coat and cook the remaining bread slices one at a time, adding an additional tablespoon of butter to the skillet when cooking each batch (see Cook's Note).
  • Serve with whipped cream or maple syrup and garnish with berries and more cereal.

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH FRUIT & CREAM CHEESE (BAKED)



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Came up with this as a quick and filling breakfast while I was pregnant. The whole family loves it. I've found the leftovers are a little better because the flavors have a chance to blend more. It looks like a lot but it's actually quick & easy to put together. Please follow the steps for mixing ingredients as they're listed... This prevents the "floating" of the dry ingredients and makes for a smooth & blended caramel colored egg mix. Also, I always spread the cream cheese & pie filling over the bread slices rather than pouring it on top so they end up as "sandwiches". We dish them out as sandwiches but have to eat with forks :)

Provided by Kit Katchen

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2/3 cup milk, divided
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 eggs
12 slices bread, divided
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla
21 ounces fruit pie filling, of your choice I especially like cherry and blueberry
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • For the egg mixture:.
  • Mix all dry ingredients together (flour, sugar, salt, & cinnamon).
  • Add 1/3 cup milk & stir until blended. This will make a bit of a "paste.".
  • Add the remaining 1/3 cup milk. Mix.
  • Add the melted butter & vanilla. Mix.
  • Add the eggs. Mix until completely blended.
  • For the cream cheese mixture:.
  • Use a mixer to blend cream cheese & sugar until smooth.
  • Add egg & vanilla. Blend until smooth.
  • Grease a 9x13 pan & dip 6 of the slices of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to drain a few seconds before placing in the bottom of the pan.
  • Place dollops of cream cheese mix over each slice of bread & spread to cover bread.
  • Place dollops of fruit filling over cream cheese & spread over the area of each piece of bread.
  • Dip the remaining 6 slices of bread into the egg mixture and allow to drain a few seconds before placing on top of the pie filling.
  • Sprinkle with chopped nuts and cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake at 350 for approximately 45 minutes (may vary based on ovens.).
  • Allow to cool and enjoy :).

CHEDDAR AND BACON STUFFED FRENCH TOAST



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Sponsored by Cabot Creamery Co-operative. This is my ultimate sweet and savory breakfast French toast, a cheese lover's dream. It's a great base recipe too if you want to add some sautéed greens to balance out the richness. I like to eat it with maple syrup.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 slices thick-cut bacon
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus more for serving (optional)
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 cups finely grated sharp Cheddar, such as Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar Cheese (about 4 ounces)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Four (2- to-3-inch thick) slices challah bread, egg bread or brioche
4 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  • Place the bacon on the prepared pan, brush on the maple syrup and sprinkle with the brown sugar. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Let cool until the glaze sets, about 15 minutes.
  • Finely dice 4 slices of the glazed bacon and place in a medium bowl. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  • Laying the slices of bread on their side, cut a pocket horizontally into the center of each with a paring knife, making sure not to cut all the way through. Stuff each piece of bread with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the bacon and cheese mixture.
  • Whisk together the eggs and half-and-half in a large baking dish. Stir in about 1/2 cup of the remaining cheese. Add the stuffed bread and let soak for about 1 minute. Turn over to coat. Let them sit in the custard until they are soaked, but not falling-apart soggy, about 2 minutes.
  • Preheat a large or 11-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons of the butter; it should melt pretty quickly and turn a pale brown. Lift each stuffed bread out of the custard, letting it drip for about a second, then gently place it into the skillet. Cook, in batches if needed, until golden brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium low if the toast is browning too quickly. You'll know they're done when each toast is firm and bounces back when you touch it, which means the custard is cooked through.
  • To create cheese crusts, remove the toasts to a plate and sprinkle a thin even layer of the remaining cheese into the bare skillet (see Cook's Note). Return the toasts to the skillet and cook over medium heat until the cheese melts, crusts and hardens, about 2 minutes. You're just crusting one side of the toast, so remove the toast from the skillet, cheese-crust-side up. Serve with the remaining 8 slices of glazed bacon and 3 tablespoons of softened butter. Add maple syrup if you love sweet and savory like I do.

BACON-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Very kid-friendly! I made this one morning when I was craving French toast and came up with the idea to put bacon inside it somehow! Yummy! The measurements for the sugars and cinnamon can be adjusted to however one likes! Can top with pecans, confectioners' sugar, or whatever else is desired!

Provided by Crista Aresti

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Meat and Seafood     Bacon

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bacon
½ cup butter, sliced into pats
12 slices bread
1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided, or more to taste
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar, divided, or more to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar, divided, or more to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or more to taste
1 ½ cups milk
5 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Scatter about 1/3 of the butter pats onto the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and arrange 6 slices of bread in a single layer, overlapping as necessary, on top of the butter. Top bread slices with bacon slices.
  • Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, and nutmeg over bacon slices. Scatter 1/3 of the butter pats over bacon and top with remaining bread slices.
  • Whisk milk, eggs, remaining cinnamon, remaining white sugar, remaining brown sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Pour over bread mixture into baking dish. Scatter remaining butter pats over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and set, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 227.9 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 1107.4 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

BACON STUFFED FRENCH TOAST RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by lisapearce

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices of white bread (2 per piece of toast)
8 rashers of bacon, cut in half
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
1 tbsp butter
maple syrup and icing sugar to finish

Steps:

  • Fry your bacon until nice and crispy. Set aside. Cut the crust off one piece of bread, and lay 4 half pieces of bacon in the center. Top with another crustless piece of bread and using your fingers press round the edge to form the piece of bread together. Repeat. Now add your eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla to a bowl and whisk thoroughly. Dunk your stuffed breads into the mix and coat properly. Add your butter to a pan, when melted add your french breads and fry until nice and golden on both sides. Top with icing sugar and maple syrup.

CREAM CHEESE AND BACON STUFFED FRENCH TOAST



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Make tomorrow morning extra special with our Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed French Toast. Much more than your everyday French toast, Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed French Toast is the perfect way to tell them you really care. Enjoy Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed French Toast with your family.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
4 slices rustic white bread
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. butter
1 Fuji apple, thinly sliced
2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Spread cream cheese spread onto 2 bread slices and sprinkle with bacon; cover with remaining bread slices to make 2 sandwiches.
  • Whisk eggs, milk and vanilla in pie plate until blended.
  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add apples, sugar and cinnamon; stir to evenly coat apples. Cook 4 to 5 min. or until apples are tender, stirring frequently. Spoon into bowl; cover to keep warm.
  • Dip sandwiches, 1 at a time, in egg mixture, turning to evenly moisten both sides of each. Add to same skillet; cook on medium heat 2 to 3 min. on each side or until sandwiches are golden brown on both sides. Serve with apples.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

BACON & CREAM CHEESE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST RECIPE



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Explore this Bacon & Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast Recipe. This Bacon & Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast Recipe is a great mix of sweet and savory.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices challah bread, 1-inch thick
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
8 slices cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, halved
4 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 cup maple-flavored or pancake syrup

Steps:

  • Use sharp knife to make horizontal cut in the side of each bread slice to make pocket, being careful to not cut completely through.
  • Fill pockets with cream cheese spread and bacon; press cut edges of pockets together to seal.
  • Heat large heavy nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Whisk eggs, milk and Parmesan in pie plate until blended. Dip stuffed bread slices, 1 at a time, in egg mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides. Add to skillet, in batches if necessary; cook 4 to 5 min. or until golden brown on both sides, turning after 3 min.
  • Serve topped with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 14 g, Protein 15 g

FRUIT STUFFED FRENCH TOAST



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This delicious, easy to make recipe is an adaptation to an original recipe found in "MOOSEWOOD RESTAURANT COOKS AT HOME" I bake it off to crisp up the outside and heat up the filling. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERBAKE!

Provided by David J

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 4 toasts, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices challah, about 1 inch thick (You can use Italian or French if you'd like)
4 tablespoons fruit spread, of your choice
4 tablespoons mascarpone cheese or 4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, beaten lightly
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly ground, if possible)
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut a pocket in each slice of bread by using a serrated knife to cut to about a half inch of the sides& bottom of each slice.
  • Mix together the fruit spread& cheese& fill pockets with a tbsp of the fruit/cheese mixture each.
  • Mix the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon& nutmeg together in a bowl or baking pan large enough to hold all the slices in a single layer.
  • Soak the slices on one side for a few minutes, repeat once with the other side.
  • Heat a large fry pan on med/low heat and add 1 tsp each of the butter& oil.
  • Cook the bread two at a time for approx. 5-7 minutes; turn the slices a number of times until both sides are evenly browned.
  • Place on baking sheet in oven for 2-3 minutes to finish. DON'T OVERBAKE!
  • Meanwhile, repeat steps 5, 6 & 7 with the remaining slices.
  • Serve warm& top with pure maple syrup. These are also delicious plain.

COCONUT CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST RECIPE



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This takes french toast to the next level! So good

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 thick slices French Bread
5 large eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ cup milk
1½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
3 Tablespoons sugar
3 Tablespoons shredded sweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat griddle to medium heat.
  • Slice French bread slices down the middle, being sure to not cut all the way through.
  • In a small bowl, combine all filling ingredients; set aside.
  • In a shallow bowl or pie pan, whisk together eggs, vanilla, milk and sugar until smooth.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture in the middle of bread slices.
  • Dip the bread in the egg mixture on both sides, then dip each side in shredded coconut.
  • Cook toast for 3-5 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 166 mg, Sodium 168 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Fresh fruits, such as apples, peaches, bananas, and berries, can be used for the filling. You can also use a combination of fruits for a more complex flavor.
  • Bacon should be cooked until it is crispy but not too hard. This will help to add a nice crunch to the French toast.
  • Use a good quality bread for the French toast. This will help to ensure that the French toast is light and fluffy.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when cooking the French toast. This will help to prevent the French toast from sticking together.
  • Serve the French toast with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, butter, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Bacon-crusted fruit-stuffed French toast is a delicious and unique breakfast or brunch dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its sweet and savory flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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