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    Home Β» Breakfast Β» French Toast BLTs

    Jan 12, 2018 Β· Modified: Oct 16, 2020 by Sues Β· This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads Β· View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer Β· 14 Comments

    French Toast BLTs

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    These French Toast BLTs will give you a reason to get out of bed in the morning! Made with challah or brioche french toast, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a fried egg, be sure to drizzle plenty of maple syrup over the top before serving!

    Overhead view of a french toast BLT sandwich with second sandwich, eggs, and maple syrup in background and recipe title at top

    (This recipe for French Toast BLTs was originally published in December 2013, but has been updated with new photos and content.)

    While there are obviously many perks to working from home and I am eternally grateful to be able to do so, I have to say that one of the best parts of WFH life is BREAKFAST.

    When I worked in an office, my breakfasts consisted of things like yogurt and those little oatmeal cups and grapes. And on a really good day, an English muffin with peanut butter.

    I have never been one of those people who has been able to take the time for breakfast before heading out the door for work, mainly because I'm not usually hungry first thing in the morning and I'm also a very slow morning mover.

    To be clear, it's not like I'm making eggs benedict pizza and corned beef hash every morning now that I'm working from home... But I am eating way more eggs. And if my husband happens to be home, too, I might even throw some bacon on the griddle.

    But I still consider these French Toast BLTs to be more of a weekend brunch food. They're for those times when you can't decide on sweet vs. savory (the perennial question I struggle with every time I'm at brunch) and when you want ALL of the brunch foods, but also want to maybe get in a vegetable or two, as well.

    French Toast BLT Recipe

    These breakfast BLTs are also perfect for any of you mayonnaise haters (I know you're out there!) because this is a mayo-free BLT. Why? Because, though I am a mayo fan myself (in moderation, of course), maple syrup wins over mayo every time. It's best to save these for the weekends because you'll really want to sit down and savor them.

    If someone asks me for my must-have pieces of cookware, a griddle is almost always near the top of my list. Since I got one for my wedding, my bacon-making life has been exponentially better. I have this All Clad one (affiliate link) and HIGHLY recommend it.

    Also note that I always add crack blacked pepper and ground fenugreek to my bacon and it makes it soooo delightful. Fenugreek has maple syrup-like flavors, so it's basically a match made in heaven. Penzey's is the best place to shop (but be careful because you might end up ordering everything on their website)!

    Bacon frying on a griddle with cracked black pepper and ground fenugreek

    I don't make french toast often and I really don't know why because it's ridiculously easy. I highly recommend making your French Toast BLTs with challah bread or brioche but it will certainly work with any kind of bread.

    Challah bread french toast frying on a griddle

    My challah was pre-sliced when I bought it; generally I like it a little thicker, but it ended up working out perfectly for this BLT. Once I layered on the lettuce, tomato, bacon, and egg, it was one big sandwich!

    Overhead closeup of french toast BLT on a plate

    Be sure to drizzle plenty of maple syrup over the top of this bad boy. Worried about how maple syrup and tomato will go together? Don't be!

    I know it sounds a little weird, but everything in this sandwich melds together so well and just works. I don't think I ever want to eat bacon and eggs without maple syrup again! I'll try to refrain from dipping my tomatoes and lettuce in maple syrup on a regular basis, but it might be tough.

    Landscape head-on view of a french toast BLT with eggs and maple syrup in background

    Honestly, if I ever go back to an office job, I'm going to need to find a way to bring in delicious and fulfilling breakfasts like this breakfast BLT. It's easy enough to keep a batch of french toast in the fridge that can be warmed up and I suppose you can fry eggs and bacon and warm them up at work, too.

    Then again, maybe I shouldn't be eating French Toast BLTs every day?

    Overhead view of a french toast BLT sandwich with second sandwich, eggs, and maple syrup in background

    I'll stick to the weekends with this one, but that doesn't mean I won't be dreaming about it every morning at about 7:00 a.m.

    Are you with me that maple syrup is good on most things?

    If you're loving this breakfast BLT, be sure to also check out my Autumn French Toast Egg Sandwich and my Croque Madame. I also want to try this BLT Dip from Belly Full!

    French Toast BLTs -- This breakfast sandwich will give you a reason to get out of bed in the morning! Made with challah or brioche french toast, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a fried egg, be sure to drizzle plenty of maple syrup over the top before serving | wearenotmartha.com

    French Toast BLTs

    These French Toast BLTs will give you a reason to get out of bed in the morning! Made with challah or brioche french toast, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a fried egg, be sure to drizzle plenty of maple syrup over the top before serving!
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Breakfast Sandwich, Creative BLTs, French Toast Recipes, French Toast Sandwich
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Makes: 2 sandwiches
    Author: Sues

    Ingredients

    • 6 slices bacon
    • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
    • Β½ tsp ground fenugreek (optional)
    • 4 large eggs, divided
    • Β½ cup whole milk
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ΒΌ tsp ground cinnamon
    • 4 slices challah or brioche bread
    • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
    • 1 large tomato, sliced into rounds
    • 4 large lettuce leaves
    • Maple syrup

    Instructions

    • Place bacon on griddle or in frying pan over low heat and sprinkle with half of the pepper and half of the fenugreek if using. After a few minutes, flip bacon and sprinkle with remaining pepper and fenugreek. Continue cooking until crispy.
    • In a medium-sized bowl, lightly whisk together 2 of the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
    • Dunk each slice of bread into the mixture until well-coated.
    • Melt butter on a skillet over medium heat and place bread on skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until well-browned. Move to separate plate or pop in the oven set to low if you want to keep warm for later.
    • In a separate small nonstick frying pan with, fry the remaining two eggs to your liking.
    • Assemble sandwich by piling lettuce, tomato, bacon slices, and egg on one slice of french toast bread and topping with another.
    • Drizzle maple syrup over the top.
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    French Toast BLTs -- Have your BLT in the morning! These are made with challah bread french toast, a fried egg, crispy bacon, and lettuce and tomato. Don't forget the maple syrup! | wearenotmartha.com #BLT #breakfastsandwich #bacon #friedegg
    French Toast BLTs -- This breakfast sandwich will give you a reason to get out of bed in the morning! Made with challah or brioche french toast, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a fried egg, be sure to drizzle plenty of maple syrup over the top before serving | wearenotmartha.com
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    1. Erica says

      December 02, 2013 at 7:56 am

      That is a hilarious rule. I love it. I remember the first year we moved to MA, it snowed in October. We had moved there from San Francisco and I was shocked....and sick for 6 months haha. What a fun meal.

    2. Simply Life says

      December 02, 2013 at 8:48 am

      WOW! This is likes the PERFECT brunch meal!!!

    3. Gia Grossman says

      December 02, 2013 at 12:49 pm

      This looks like heaven!!!!

    4. Leah | So, How's It Taste? says

      December 02, 2013 at 3:29 pm

      OMG, this sounds heavenly! Runny eggs are my weakness & hello french toast!

    5. Michelle Lahey says

      December 02, 2013 at 4:17 pm

      I love a good maple syrup! And I also love the combination of salty and sweet. My favorite kind of egg sandwich is made with cinnamon raisin toast. πŸ˜‰

    6. DessertForTwo says

      December 02, 2013 at 4:23 pm

      haha, I'm the same way. I won't wear a coat til December. I'll put on leg warmers and a scarf though, because those are just darn cute.

      This sounds like the perfect brunch dish! Thanks for sharing! Pinned!

    7. Shannon says

      December 02, 2013 at 6:20 pm

      this is an absolutely brilliant idea πŸ™‚ yum!

    8. Odetta says

      December 02, 2013 at 8:04 pm

      Wow what a great brunch idea! Or maybe dinner tonight!

    9. Megan says

      December 02, 2013 at 8:57 pm

      I have to admit I am a little weirded out by the maple syrup on here, but I trust you. And yeah, Buddy would totally love this! (Maybe with a whole bottle of syrup on there.) I usually love maple syrup on most things. (I started wearing my winter coat in November.)

    10. Meghan says

      December 02, 2013 at 9:46 pm

      This looks like a delicious brunch, and I love maple syrup on most things. I have been the worst this year with the winter; I just want to come home, stuff my face, and go to bed.

    11. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

      December 03, 2013 at 4:19 pm

      I love this take on a classic BLT!

    12. Jersey Girl Cooks says

      December 03, 2013 at 11:40 pm

      Yum! I will have to try this with maple syrup. I like to avoid wearing winter coats until I really have too also πŸ™‚

    13. Kitchen Belleicious says

      December 04, 2013 at 9:47 am

      you had me at BLT! then to add in the idea of french toast! YUM!

    14. Jersey Girl Cooks says

      January 14, 2018 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea! my mouth is watering from the crispy bacon and the egg on top.

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