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title: "Brown Sugar & Bacon Stuffed French Toast"
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: "https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/brown-sugar-bacon-stuffed-french-toast-64ad64e208c61453c499a9c6"
servings: 2
time required: "30 minutes"
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Eggs
  - Soy
  - Wheat
  - Tree Nuts
tags:
  - New
  - Brunch
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 748
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Loved the sweet-and-savory combo, though some found it overly sweet
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Time-consuming or intricate, but worthwhile for a special brunch
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/brown-sugar-bacon-stuffed-french-toast.avif"
---
Adjust oven rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Heat a #medium pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @bacon{4%strips} and cook, turning occasionally, until crispy ~{6%minutes}. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Wipe out pan.

Wash and dry produce. Halve @red grapes{1%cup}. Halve, core, and dice @apple{1%piece} into bite-size pieces. In a #medium bowl{}, combine grapes, apple, and @apricot jam{2%tbsp}. Toss until fruit is coated and set aside until ready to serve.

Place @cream cheese{4%oz} in a #small bowl{} and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave until softened ~{30%seconds}. Whisk in @brown sugar{2%tbsp} until smooth.

In a #wide shallow bowl{}, whisk @eggs{2%pieces}, half the @milk{¼%cup}, half the @cinnamon{1%tsp}, @sugar{1%tbsp}, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Spread one side of each @sourdough bread{4%slices} slice with the cream cheese mixture. Top half the slices with bacon. Close sandwiches with remaining slices, coated sides down.

Heat @cooking oil{1%tbsp} and 1 tbsp @butter{2%tbsp} in the pan over medium heat. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, gently flipping to coat. When butter foams, add sandwiches to pan, letting excess drip off. Cook, lightly pressing with a spatula, until golden brown ~{2%minutes} per side. Transfer to a #lightly oiled baking sheet{} and bake until filling is custardy ~{6%minutes}.

In the small bowl, combine @maple syrup{2%tbsp}, remaining cinnamon, and 1 tbsp butter. Cover and microwave until butter melts ~{30%seconds}. Carefully uncover and stir to combine.

Halve French toast and divide between plates. Drizzle with cinnamon maple syrup and sprinkle with @almonds{2%tbsp}. Serve with fruit salad on the side.