Pecan Baked French Toast
Total preparation time: 30 minutes
Serves: 12Steps:
- Pecan Baked French Toast
“Our signature dish receives rave reviews from our guests!”
- 1 loaf French bread (crusty type)
8 large eggs
2 c. half & half
1 c. milk
2 T. granulated sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
Dash of salt
Praline Topping (see recipe below)
Maple Syrup (served on the side)
- Slice bread into 18 pieces (1" each)
Arrange slices in a sprayed (non-stick) or buttered 9" x 13" baking dish (don't stack slices)
In large bowl, combine eggs, ½ & ½, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt
Mix with a whisk until blended
Pour mixture over bread slices making sure all are covered evenly w/ liquid mixture
Turn slices over once.
Sprinkle some cinnamon over bread
Cover w/plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight
- Praline Topping
(Prepare ahead and leave out overnight)
Combine:
1 stick butter
1 c. packed light brown sugar
¾ c. chopped pecans
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground nutmeg
Mix all until blended *
- Next day - preheat oven to 350°
*Add 2 T. light corn syrup to Pecan/Praline Topping
Mix well and spread topping over the bread
Place foil-pan under baking dish to catch bubbling overflow
Bake uncovered for 40 - 50 minutes until puffed & lightly golden. Serve with Maple Syrup
Serves 8 - 12