Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place strips of bacon on a wire rack over a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes or until crispy and golden. Remove and chop into small pieces.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, 1 cup of whole milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until smooth.

Mix the chopped bacon with 8 ounces of cream cheese in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined.

Take 4 slices of sturdy bread and create pockets by carefully slicing into one side of each slice, ensuring not to cut all the way through.

Generously spoon the bacon and cream cheese mixture into each pocket of the bread slices, pressing gently to secure the filling inside.

Dip each stuffed slice into the custard mixture, allowing them to soak for about 30 seconds per side.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the soaked stuffed slices in the pan, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

In a small saucepan, warm ½ cup of pure maple syrup with 2 tablespoons of bourbon and a pinch of salt over low heat for about 5 minutes.

Drizzle the warm maple bourbon glaze over the crispy Bourbon Maple Bacon Stuffed Toast slices before serving.