Ultimate French Toast Bun Breakfast Sandwich with Egg, Bacon, Cheese and More


Looking for a breakfast sandwich that’s a little more decadent and unique than the typical bacon, egg, and cheese on an English muffin? Look no further than this French toast bun breakfast sandwich! With a sweet and savory combination of flavors and textures, it’s sure to satisfy your morning cravings.

Ultimate French Toast Bun Breakfast Sandwich

Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 8 slices of thick-cut bacon
  • 4 slices of your favorite cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss would all work well)
  • 4 French toast buns (either homemade or store-bought)
  • Optional toppings: sliced avocado, arugula, hot sauce, maple syrup

I recommend some Bravado Ghost Pepper & Blueberry Hot Sauce to go with this breakfast sandwich!

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  4. Dip each of the French toast buns into the egg mixture, making sure they are well coated on both sides.
  5. Heat another large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a bit of butter or oil. Cook the French toast buns until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet.
  6. Top each French toast bun with a slice of cheese and a couple of strips of bacon.
  7. Bake the sandwiches in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and add any additional toppings you desire, such as sliced avocado, arugula, hot sauce, or maple syrup.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious French toast bun breakfast sandwich!

Tips:

  • To make homemade French toast buns, you can use a classic French bread recipe and shape the dough into bun shapes before baking. Alternatively, you can use store-bought brioche buns or croissants for a similar effect.
  • If you want to save time, you can cook the bacon and French toast buns in advance and then reheat them in the oven before adding the cheese and baking for the final few minutes.

If you want to go the extra mile, and really make this a 100% homemade meal…

Homemade French Toast Buns

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F-115°F)
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110°F-115°F)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, warm water, melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  7. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round bun and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  8. Cover the buns with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for another 20-30 minutes, or until puffy and slightly risen.
  9. In a shallow bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  10. Dip each bun into the egg mixture, making sure it is well coated on both sides.
  11. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a bit of butter or oil. Cook the French toast buns until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  12. Transfer the buns to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until fully cooked and slightly crispy on the outside.
  13. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before using in your French toast bun breakfast sandwich recipe.

Enjoy your homemade French toast buns!

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