Bourbon French Toast

1. • 8 large eggs
   • 1 1/4 cup half and half
   • 1/2 cup bourbon (I used Buffalo Trace)
   • 3 tablespoons sugar
   • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
   • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I used bourbon barrel aged vanilla)
   • 1 loaf 3/4-inch-thick French bread slices (I used Trader Joe's Sliced French Brioche)
2. • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter (I used unsalted Kerrygold)
   • Powdered sugar
   • Warm maple syrup
   • Maple Bourbon Cream Cheese 
   • Bourbon Maple Bacon Compound Butter
3. Whisk together eggs, half and half, bourbon, sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla in a large bowl. Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture and stack in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish and a an 8-inch square baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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5. Place a large baking dish in a 250F oven. Melt approx. 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add four bread slices to skillet and saute until cooked through and browned, about 3 minutes per side. Place in the baking dish in the oven to keep warm. Repeat cooking until the loaf is done. 
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7. Serve with powdered sugar, warm maple syrup, Maple Bourbon Cream Cheese, and Maple Bacon Bourbon Butter.