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Spicy Mango French Toast Bake

2023-02-20 - Written by: Luna Nightingale

brunch breakfast dessert mexican

Spicy Mango French Toast Bake

A sweet and savory brunch dish featuring thick slices of cinnamon-spiced bread, topped with a tangy mango salsa and crumbled bacon.

Spicy Mango French Toast Bake

Servings:

4-6 people

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

  • 1 loaf of Challah bread (12 slices)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

For the Mango Salsa:

  • 3 ripe mangos, diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt to taste

For the Bacon:

  • 6 slices of thick-cut bacon
  • 1 tsp brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Cut the Challah bread into 12 equal-sized slices.
  4. Dip each slice of bread into the sugar mixture on both sides.
  5. Place half of the bread slices in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. In another bowl, mix together the mango, jalapeño pepper, red onion, and lime juice.
  7. Pour half of the mango salsa over the bread slices in the baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle half of the bacon over the top.
  9. Repeat steps 5-8 with the remaining ingredients.
  10. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve warm, topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.