This stuffed Brie and fig French toast with maple bacon is a delicious twist on your regular French toast. Be sure to double the recipe for hungry eaters.
If brioche is not available, you can use a white sandwich loaf instead.
Recipe by Illanique van Aswegen
Stuffed Brie and fig French toast with maple bacon
Ingredients
- 6 – 8 strips of streaky bacon
- 45ml (3 tbsp) maple syrup, plus extra for serving
- 5 figs, sliced into rounds
- 4 slices Brie
- 4 slices ready-made brioche
- 2 large eggs
- 5ml (1 tsp) sugar
- seeds of ¼ vanilla pod
Instructions
Preheat the grill. Place the bacon on a baking tray and grill for a few minutes until crisp. Brush the strips with the maple syrup on both sides and place back under the grill fora minute or two until crisp, golden and sticky.
Pack a layer of figs topped with the Top each with anotherslice of brioche.
Whisk together the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a knob of butter. Carefully dip the stuffed brioche sandwiches in the egg mixture, allowing them to soak up as much as possible without becoming too soft.
Gently fry for a minute or two on each side until golden.
Serve with the maple-glazed bacon and be sure to have some extra syruphandy for dunking. Brie on two of the brioche slices.
Notes
If brioche is not available, use white sandwich loaf instead.
