French Toast without butterscotch

12 thick slices smoked bacon 2 cups heavy cream 5 large eggs coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 slices challah bread, at least 1 inch thick 2 tbsp[...]

1 1-pound package frozen unsweetened sliced peaches 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 5[...]

add to shopping list 5 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom,divided 4 3/4-inch-thick slices egg bread 4[...]