Brioche French Toast with Bourbon Maple Syrup

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Egg-soaked brioche slices pan-fried to golden perfection, topped with a rich bourbon-infused maple syrup glaze. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, combines brioche bread slices, large eggs, whole milk into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 3, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 French cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shallow mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon until fully combined.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter, swirling to coat the surface.
  3. Step 3: Dip each of the 6 thick brioche bread slices into the egg mixture, soaking both sides for about 10 seconds, allowing excess to drip off.
  4. Step 4: Place soaked slices into the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crisp on edges, adding more butter as needed.
  5. Step 5: While French toast cooks, combine 1/2 cup maple syrup and 2 tbsp bourbon whiskey in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir gently and warm for 2-3 minutes until syrup is fragrant and slightly thickened.
  6. Step 6: Serve the French toast stacked, drizzled generously with warm bourbon maple syrup, dusted with powdered sugar, and garnished with 1 cup fresh assorted berries.

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