Decadent Bourbon Maple Bacon French Toast Indulgence for Brunch - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon bourbon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 8 thick slices brioche or challah, about 1 inch thick
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, for cooking