Best 7 Cheddar And Bacon Stuffed French Toast Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our diverse collection of cheddar and bacon stuffed French toast recipes. These savory and indulgent dishes are perfect for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or even lunch. From classic to unique variations, our recipes cater to every taste preference. Whether you prefer a simple yet satisfying meal or a gourmet extravaganza, we have you covered. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our selection of delectable cheddar and bacon stuffed French toast recipes, each offering a unique blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ULTIMATE BACON-MAPLE FRENCH TOAST



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A savory update to baked French toast, this is an easy make-ahead dish that is excellent for brunches and showers. The combination of maple syrup, bacon and nuts makes it impressive and satisfying. -John Whitehead, Greenville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
Dash cayenne pepper
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
TOPPING:
6 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • Grease a 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside., In a large shallow bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients. Dip each slice of bread into egg mixture. Arrange slices in prepared dish. Pour remaining egg mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the first 8 topping ingredients. Spread over top., Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 36g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 250mg cholesterol, Sodium 694mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

BACON AND CHEDDAR TOASTS



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An easy recipe from Gourmet magazine that is one of Ruth Reichl's favorites.

Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Onion     Bake     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Horseradish     Cheddar     Bacon     Gourmet     New Jersey     Hors D'Oeuvre     Appetizer     New Year's Eve

Yield Makes 56 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb extra-sharp white Cheddar, coarsely grated (2 cups)
1/2 lb cold sliced lean bacon, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons drained bottled horseradish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 very thin slices firm white sandwich bread

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Stir together cheese, bacon, onion, horseradish, salt, and pepper in a bowl with a rubber spatula until blended well.
  • Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons mixture evenly to edges of each slice of bread with a small offset spatula or butter knife. Arrange slices in 1 layer on a large baking sheet and freeze, covered with wax paper, until firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Trim crusts off bread and reserve for another use (see cooks' note, below), then cut each slice into 4 squares. Bake toasts on baking sheet until beginning to brown on edges, about 20 minutes.

CHEDDAR BACON TOASTS



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Four ingredients are all you need to bake up these golden appetizers. They pair perfectly with a bowl of soup or can be served as an after-school snack.-Mary Martin, Columbus, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 loaf unsliced French bread (1 pound)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise and bacon. Cut the bread into 24 slices, about 1/2 in. each. Spread the cheese mixture on 1 side of each slice. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

HOT BROWN-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST



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This savory spin on baked French toast has all the components of a Kentucky hot brown--tender turkey, juicy tomato, thick slices of white bread, meaty bacon and a generous drizzle of mornay sauce that's broiled until golden. The savory custard base not only keeps the bread moist (no one likes a dry sandwich), but also adds another layer of flavor. We used a combination of grated pecorino and shredded sharp Cheddar for the mornay sauce; the pecorino is a classic addition to the hot brown, while the Cheddar adds creaminess and browning. Top with more pecorino, fresh parsley and a pinch of paprika, and you'll have hot browns for a crowd!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking pan and foil
2 cups half-and-half
4 large eggs
1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino (about 1 1/2 ounces), plus more for serving
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
14 thick slices bakery-style white bread
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white Cheddar (about 6 ounces)
2 medium Roma tomatoes, cut thinly into 14 slices
14 thin slices cracked pepper turkey (about 8 ounces)
8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Paprika, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F; lightly spray a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, 2 tablespoons of the pecorino, 1/4 teaspoon of the nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until smooth and combined. Lay 7 slices of bread on a cutting board. Sprinkle 1 heaping tablespoon shredded Cheddar on top of each slice. Top each with 2 slices of tomato, then 2 slices of turkey, folding the turkey as needed to fit. Place the remaining 7 slices bread on top to form 7 sandwiches. Cut each sandwich in half diagonally. Dip both sides of each sandwich half into the custard mixture and transfer to the prepared baking pan, arranging in 2 long shingled rows. Pour any remaining custard over the sandwiches.
  • Spray a large piece of foil with nonstick spray. Place the foil sprayed-side down on top of the baking pan, crimping the sides of the foil around the pan to seal. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly, about 10 minutes more. Remove the baking pan and switch the oven to broil.
  • Meanwhile, add the bacon to a large nonstick skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until light golden and almost completely rendered, 8 to 12 minutes (it will cook the rest of the way and crisp up under the broiler). Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Next, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until bubbling and no longer raw, 1 to 2 minutes. While continually whisking, slowly pour in the milk. Cook, whisking continuously, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining Cheddar (about 1 cup), 2 tablespoons pecorino, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 3/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper and whisk until combined. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
  • When the French toast is baked, pour the cheese sauce over it, making sure the bread is evenly coated, then sprinkle with the chopped bacon. Broil until bubbling at the edges and light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley, paprika and another couple pinches of pecorino.

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.

GRILLED CHEESE FRENCH TOAST WITH BACON



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Bacon can be skipped or replaced with ham. Tomatoes are also good on the sandwiches. 1 slice of cheese is plenty because of the richness of the eggs. The kids love it. If you like serve with syrup. If using bacon do try this method Recipe #107440 it makes clean up a breeze.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Breakfast

Time 7m

Yield 3 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large eggs
1/3 cup buttermilk or 1/3 cup low-fat milk
6 slices white bread
3 slices American cheese
3 slices crispy cooked bacon, sliced in half (optional)
2 tablespoons butter
syrup (optional) or raspberry jam, garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a griddle melt 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Mix eggs with buttermilk.
  • Quick dip bread to cover with egg mixture and place on hot griddle, brown one side, and turn place 1 slice of cheese and 2 slices of bacon on cooked side of 3 slices of bread.
  • Place other 3 slices of bread cooked side down on bacon.
  • Flip when bottom is browned.
  • Using the other tablespoon of butter as needed.
  • Garnish with Syrup or raspberry jam if you want.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.4, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 154.5, Sodium 536.1, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 11.8

FRENCH TOAST CHEDDAR SANDWICHES



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These sandwiches will make you never want just a plain old grilled cheese sandwich again. Great sandwich to make when you have thick sliced bread, but you don't have to have it...plain bread will do fine!!!!

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
1/3 cup milk or 1/3 cup light cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 slices white bread
mustard, Prepared
4 slices cheddar cheese, Thick slices
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Set out a heavy skillet or cast iron griddle.
  • Beat the eggs slightly in a pie tin or shallow bowl and add the milk or cream and salt, set aside.
  • Spread the bread slices out on a flat working surface.
  • Spread one side of four slices of bread lightly with the prepared mustard.
  • Top each with a slice of cheddar cheese.
  • Butter the remaining four slices of bread and top each cheese slice with bread, butter side down.
  • Heat the butter in the skillet or on the griddle.
  • Carefully dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
  • Allow the excess egg mixture to drain back into the bowl.
  • Dip only as many sandwiches as will lie flat in the skillet or griddle.
  • Cook over low heat until browned.
  • Turn and brown the other sides.
  • Repeat for the remaining sandwiches and if necessary, add more butter to the skillet or griddle to prevent sticking.
  • Or you can place the sandwiches, after dipping, on a well greased baking sheet and brown in the oven at 450 degrees F. for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.9, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 160.9, Sodium 911.4, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 14.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality bread for a better flavor and texture.
  • Use thick-cut bread to prevent it from getting soggy.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the French toast; otherwise, it will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the French toast over medium heat to prevent it from burning.
  • Flip the French toast carefully to avoid breaking it.
  • Use a wide spatula to flip the French toast to prevent it from tearing.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Cheddar and bacon stuffed French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its combination of sweet and savory flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. The tips provided in this article will help you make the best cheddar and bacon stuffed French toast possible. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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