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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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To make the bacon: Lay the bacon on a baking sheet covered with nonstick mat or parchment paper.
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Sprinkle each piece of bacon with 1 teaspoon brown sugar.
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Drizzle the honey over the bacon and then sprinkle with cinnamon.
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Bake the bacon in the preheated oven until crispy, about 15 to 20 minutes.
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To make the ganache: While the bacon is cooking, make the ganache.
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In a small saucepan over low heat, bring the heavy cream to a simmer.
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Add the chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth.
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Remove from the heat, stir in the salt and pour into a bowl.
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Set aside.
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Remove the bacon from oven and cover to keep warm.
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Lower the oven temperature to 200 degrees F.
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To make the French toast: Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla beans (pods and seeds), and sugar together.
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Lay the brioche slices in a baking dish and pour the egg mixture over the bread.
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Let the bread set for 10 minutes to absorb the liquid.
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Melt the butter in a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat.
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Gently add the egg-coated brioche to the pan and cook until golden on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
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Transfer the toast to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.
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To make the garnish: In a bowl, gently stir the strawberries and sugar together and let set for 10 minutes.
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To make the whipped cream: Using a whisk or an electric hand mixer, whip the heavy cream for a few seconds and then add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract.
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Continue to whip the mixture to medium peaks and place in a serving bowl.
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Chill the whipped cream until ready to serve.
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Serve each piece of French toast with a slice of sweet bacon on top.
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Serve the toppings family-style.
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Hold a piece of toast in hand and top with a bacon slice and other toppings as you see fit.
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Fold the toast like a taco.
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Eating with your hands is highly recommended!
