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Overhead shot of the butter bacon brown butter cinnamon toast
Marissa Bolden

Bacon Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toast

This southern brown sugar cinnamon toast is buttery, sweet, smoky, and crisp with rich bacon drippings folded into a warm cinnamon brown sugar spread. Baked low and slow until golden and caramelized, each slice has crispy edges, a soft center, and deep cozy flavor that feels nostalgic and indulgent.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices white bread
  • 1/4 cup bacon drippings
  • 1 stick salted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Sheet pan
  • Parchment paper optional
  • Butter knife
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Take the rendered bacon drippings and combine with softened butter.
  2. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
  3. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Spread a generous layer of brown sugar butter onto each slice of white bread.
  5. Place onto a lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 300°F for 10 to 15 minutes until golden, toasted, and the butter sugar mixture has melted and caramelized.
  7. Serve warm.