Bakin’ With Bacon and Teddy

“What Time Is It??  It’s BACON TIME!”

That’s right – every Saturday we get together and I share one of my grand baconized treats with you – can be a breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, dessert or even a beverage!   But today it’s all about BREAKFAST.   And it’s something VERY different but extremely tasty.    You’ve just GOT to try this one.

BACON-CRUSTED FRUIT-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

 

INGREDIENTS:

Four slices of bacon (yes of course there’s more stuff – but it’s “filling” !!

FILLING:

1/2 (8oz.) package cream cheese – softened

2 tablespoons butter at room temperature

2 tablespoons white sugar

4 strawberries – diced (or more strawberries if you want – you can also use OTHER berries if you prefer OR a mix of berries)

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

4 slices bread

EGG WASH:

3 eggs

1/2 cup coconut milk (or regular milk – which is what I used)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 dash ground nutmeg

1 dash salt

2 tablespoons butter

1 spring mint leaves slivered (I skipped the mint)

Directions:

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, 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.

 

Now doesn’t that sound delicious?   Maybe a little more complicated but so what – it’s delicious and maybe something special and just a little bit different from the USUAL breakfast.    AND IT HAS BACON!      I have to say that when Mom made it, it did not look like the photo above – it looked more “sandwich-ey” – but it was delicious.   So no matter WHAT it looks like – if you follow the directions you will NOT be disappointed!

The Guy With The Bacon!