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A stack of French toast with syrup and butter

Bourbon and Espresso French Toast

Sean
A twist on French toast with bourbon and espresso.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 322 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet or griddle
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 slices Texas toast or other thick sliced bread
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup half and half or milk
  • ½ cup flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • ½ tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the griddle or skillet to medium.
  • In a mixing bowl whisk the eggs and flour together. Then whisk in the cinnamon, nutmeg, bourbon, salt, sugar, espresso powder, vanilla, and milk.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter per 2 slices of bread on the griddle or skillet.
  • While the butter is melting dunk the bread one slice at a time into the egg mixture making sure both sides are evenly coated. The bread does not have to completely soak through.
  • Place the slices on the griddle or skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Top with maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream or powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 376mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 367IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 7mg
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Keyword Bourbon, French Toast, Maple
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