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1. How to Make the Bacon Caramel Pecan Topping:.
2. Toast pecans on a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently until golden and fragrant.
3. Remove from pan and set aside to cool.
4. Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add chopped bacon, sauteing and stirring ocassionally until browned.
5. Use a slotted spoon to remove to plate.
6. Melt 5 Tbsp butter into the bacon fat then add 1 cup (240ml) brown sugar, 1 Tbsp water and 1/4 tsp salt.
7. Bring to a boil then keep at a low boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Remove pan from heat and stir in 1/2 cup whipping cream and 1 tsp vanilla.
9. Stir in chopped bacon, place back over heat and lightly boil another 1-2 minutes.
10. Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes before serving.
11. How to Make French Toast:.
12. In a mixing bowl, whisk together wet ingredients until combined: 1 cup (240ml) milk, 3 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla.
13. While whisking, add dry ingredients: 1/4 cup flour, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
14. Cut bread into 9 or 10 slices each 3/4" thick.
15. Place a large skillet over medium heat with 1 Tbsp butter.
16. Dip each piece of toast generously in the egg mixture, turning a couple of times to thoroughly coat.
17. Add to the skillet in a single layer, cooking in batches about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown on each side.* Repeat with remaining toasts, adding more butter as needed then transfer to a platter.
18. To serve: Top French Toast with a heaping Tablespoon of the bacon caramel topping then sprinkle each with toasted pecans.

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