Sweet & Savory French Toast BLT

Sweet & Savory French Toast BLT
by Oven Love, inspired by Everyday Food (May 2010)
serves 4

8 slices thick cut bacon
1/4 cup brown sugar (you might not use it all)
4 slices thick cut crusty bread (have an extra slice or two on hand if you want to soak up the extra)
4 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
salt, pepper and fresh nutmeg to taste
1-2 tablespoons butter
4 large lettuce leaves (or however much lettuce you're into)
8 tomato slices

Preheat the oven to 375.  Place bacon on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with brown sugar.  Cook until golden, about 15 minutes, rotating half-way through.

Meanwhile, in a large, shallow baking dish, whisk eggs, cream and parsley.  Add salt, pepper and freshly grated nutmeg to taste.  Lay bread in a single layer in the egg mixture and soak 3-5 minutes, flipping the slices to fully coat. 

Heat a large skillet over medium and add butter.  When butter begins to sizzle, add bread and cook until golden and crisp at the edges, about 3 minutes per side.

To serve, layer lettuce, tomato and bacon on each slice of toast and sprinkle with extra parsley.