Best 6 Maple Bacon French Toast Bake Recipes

Indulge in a delightful maple bacon french toast bake, a decadent breakfast casserole that combines the sweet taste of maple syrup, the savory crunch of bacon, and the fluffy texture of french toast. This delectable dish is a perfect way to impress your family and friends, and it is surprisingly easy to prepare. All you need are a few simple ingredients and a little time to create this mouthwatering masterpiece.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MAPLE BACON FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

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This is my go-to Sunday breakfast. It's easy to put together and put in the fridge Saturday night then bake the next morning. It gives me more time for enjoying family on Sundays. -Erin Wright, Wallace, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt
16 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Additional maple syrup

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, whisk first 7 ingredients. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture. Arrange bread slices into 2 overlapping rows in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes longer. Serve with additional syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

MAPLE BACON FRENCH TOAST BAKE

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Our family loves Sunday brunch. Each season I try to bring a little different flavor to the table. This French toast bake reminds us of fall! Whole or 2% milk works best, but I use almond milk because I can't have dairy. -Margaret Brott, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 cups cubed bread
8 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Place bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar, syrup and cinnamon. Pour over bread. Sprinkle with bacon. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours or overnight., Remove casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

MAPLE FRENCH TOAST AND BACON CUPCAKES

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Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
1 3.9-ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon potato starch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup half-and-half, at room temperature
1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon (5 strips)
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 strips bacon, cooked and chopped (optional)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place paper liners in a 12-cup muffin tin. Prepare the cupcakes: Combine the flours, pudding mix, baking powder, potato starch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a bowl with a whisk.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugars with a mixer on low speed until combined, 6 to 8 minutes. Gradually mix in the vanilla and egg whites. Scrape down the sides of the bowl; continue mixing until light and fluffy. Add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the maple syrup and half-and-half, mixing after each addition and ending with flour. Mix until the ingredients are just combined; do not overmix. Fold in the bacon.
Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters of the way. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool completely.
Meanwhile, prepare the glaze: Beat the cream cheese and butter with a mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add the confectioners' sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon; beat until combined. Spread on the cooled cupcakes; top with chopped bacon, if desired.

MAPLE FRENCH TOAST AND BACON CUPCAKES

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This recipe won Food Network magazines first 'secret-ingredient recipe contest'. The secret ingredient was Maple Syrup. Kara Sow created this delicious winner!

Provided by Ashbow

Categories Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
1 (4 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon potato starch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup half-and-half, at room temperature
1/2 cup bacon, chopped and cooked
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 slices bacon, cooked and chopped (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Place paper liners in a 12-cup muffin tin.
Prepare the cupcakes:
Combine the flours, pudding mix, baking powder, potato starch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a bowl with a whisk.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugars with a mixer on low speed until combined, 6 to 8 minutes. Gradually mix in the vanilla and egg whites. Scrape down the sides of the bowl; continue mixing until light and fluffy.Add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the maple syrup and half-and-half. mixing after each addition and ending with flour.Mix until the ingredients are just combined; do not overmix. Fold in the bacon.
Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters of the way. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
Cool completely.
Meanwhile, prepare the frosting:.
Beat the cream cheese and butter with a mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add the confectioners sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon; beat until combined. Spread on the cooled cupcakes; top with chopped bacon, if desired.

BACON BAKED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

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Easy breakfast recipe, can be made the night before and baked in the morning. Prep time does not include soaking overnight (if desired).

Provided by nrsena

Categories Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 loaf crusty bread, cut into cubes
8 eggs
3 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 slices bacon, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
4 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
maple syrup (optional)

Steps:

If cooking immediately, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, beat together eggs, half and half, 1/4 cup of sugar, vanilla, and salt.
Add in bread, tossing to coat thoroughly.
Add in cooked bacon, tossing again.
Pour into prepared pan and cover with foil.
Allow to soak until egg mixture is mostly absorbed (can put in fridge overnight if desired).
Stir bread again, dot with butter and sprinkle the top with cinnamon sugar.
Recover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Serve with maple syrup and/or other desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.9, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 235.4, Sodium 1108.3, Carbohydrate 89.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 16.2, Protein 25.4

MAPLE-PECAN FRENCH TOAST BAKE

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This French toast bake is a savory breakfast/brunch dish that's always a hit!

Provided by mcarter1115

Categories French Toast Casserole

Time 9h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups half-and-half
6 large eggs
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

Mix milk, half-and-half, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl until well combined.
Layer bread slices in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour egg mixture over the bread slices. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove French toast from the refrigerator.
Mix brown sugar, pecans, butter, and maple syrup together; spread topping evenly over the French toast.
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 309.3 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

Tips:

Use thick slices of bread, such as brioche or challah, for a more decadent French toast bake.
Soak the bread slices in the egg mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, for a richer flavor and texture.
For a crispier French toast bake, use less milk in the egg mixture.
Don't overcrowd the baking dish, or the French toast will not cook evenly.
Bake the French toast bake at a high temperature (375°F or higher) for a crispy crust and a fluffy interior.
Serve the French toast bake immediately with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Maple bacon French toast bake is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With its sweet and savory flavors, crispy crust, and fluffy interior, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new breakfast recipe, give maple bacon French toast bake a try!