Indulge in the delectable delight of baked French toast, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its symphony of flavors. This classic dish, elevated with the addition of crunchy pecans, is a perfect harmony of soft, custardy bread, golden-brown crust, and nutty sweetness. With variations ranging from a simple cinnamon-sugar coating to a decadent cream cheese filling, baked French toast offers a delightful journey for every palate. The recipes in this article provide a comprehensive guide to crafting this beloved breakfast or brunch dish, ensuring a perfect start to your day or a memorable gathering with loved ones.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
PECAN FRENCH TOAST
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and salt; pour over bread. Let stand for 10 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; cook over medium heat until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with pecans. Top with bread. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160°, 30-35 minutes. Invert onto a serving platter. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 calories, Fat 30g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 249mg cholesterol, Sodium 666mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
OVERNIGHT PECAN FRENCH TOAST
Whenever our family gathers for Christmas brunch, this convenient make-ahead dish is one crowd-pleaser I can count on. It's a mouthwatering cross between French toast and sticky pecan rolls-and really something to celebrate!-Larry Laatsch, Saginaw, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish, combine the eggs, cream and vanilla. Add bread slices; soak for 5 minutes. Turn bread over; cover and refrigerate overnight., In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, syrup and pecans. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with bread. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1249 calories, Fat 56g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 531mg cholesterol, Sodium 1207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 153g carbohydrate (86g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
PRALINE PECAN FRENCH TOAST
A wonderful baked French toast prepared the night before and baked the next morning. This makes an excellent holiday breakfast! Serve with maple syrup or as is.
Provided by SACHABEAR
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 8h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk eggs, half-and-half, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until mixture is smooth and brown sugar has dissolved. Pour 1 cup egg mixture into prepared baking dish. Arrange slices of French bread into baking dish and pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; mix 3/4 cup brown sugar and maple syrup into butter, stirring until smooth. Bring syrup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir pecans into syrup. Spoon pecan praline syrup evenly over French toast casserole.
- Bake casserole in the preheated oven until set and golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.7 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 160.1 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 365.9 mg, Sugar 35.4 g
BEST OVEN BAKED FRENCH TOAST
Easy make-ahead French toast.
Provided by Ginny Thompson Oakley
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 8h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter. Spread any remaining melted butter over bottom of dish.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over melted butter.
- Arrange bread in two layers over brown sugar mixture.
- Beat eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl; pour over bread.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 171.2 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 421.1 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
BAKED PECAN FRENCH TOAST
The chore of making French toast on a weekday morning is standing over the stove when you're short on time. By assembling breakfast the night before, then letting the French toast bake instead of fry, you've got more time to get organized for the new day.
Provided by PollyB
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the eggs, milk, sugar, nutmeg or cinnamon and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Mist the bottom of a 12 by 8-inch glass casserole with vegetable oil spray or brush with melted butter.
- Place the bread slices in a single layer in the pan.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, distributing it evenly.
- Turn the bread slices once.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Remove the pan from the refrigerator and remove the plastic wrap.
- Sprinkle the bread slices with pecans and drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bread slices puff up and pecans are deep brown but not burned.
- Serve warm with maple syrup.
- Instead of a cup of milk, use 2/3 cup orange juice and 1/3 cup of the milk.
- You can vary this further by adding a little grated orange zest with the pecans before baking.
BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH PECANS
Make and share this Baked French Toast With Pecans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CulinaryQueen
Categories Breakfast
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir butter, brown sugar and maple syrup in heavy saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth. Pour into 9" X 13" glass baking dish. Sprinkle pecans over butter mixture.
- Whisk eggs, cream, cinnamon and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Dip bread slices into egg mixture and arrange in single layer in prepared dish.
- Pour remaining egg mixture over bread slices in dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refridgerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350F/180°C Bake French toast uncovered until golden brown and puffed and knife inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
- Cut into six pieces. Serve pecan-side up with additional warm maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 832.8, Fat 51.2, SaturatedFat 21.3, Cholesterol 400.8, Sodium 501.1, Carbohydrate 77.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 36.4, Protein 19
PECAN DELIGHT BAKED FRENCH TOAST
Mmmm....mmmm.... good! We used hazelnut creamer and substituted two slices of regular cinnamon bread when we couldn't find thick cut. Naturally, that "forced" us to spread cream cheese on the additional slices too. No complaints!
Provided by Colleen Winegard
Categories Other Breakfast
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2. Spread each slice bread with a light layer of cream cheese and place in dish.
- 3. In a separate bowl, melt butter and brown sugar. Set aside.
- 4. In another bowl, mix cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, salt, and creamer. Pour over bread. Top with brown sugar mixture made in step above.
- 5. Sprinkle pecans over entire dish. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- 6. Next morning, leave covered and bake at 350 degrees F for about 45 minutes. Cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar.
BAKED ORANGE PECAN FRENCH TOAST
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Beat together eggs, juice, milk, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg. Arrange bread in a single layer, top with egg mixture. Refrigerate 2 hrs. Melt butter in 10" x 15" x 2" pan, and arrange bread on top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with pecans, and bake 10 minutes more. Syrup: Combine and cook over low heat. Do not boil. Cook for 10 minutes, and serve warm.
Tips:
- Use a good quality bread for the French toast. A thick, sturdy bread like challah or brioche will hold up well to the custard and won't get soggy.
- Make sure the custard is well-seasoned. The custard is what gives the French toast its flavor, so don't be afraid to add some spices or extracts to taste.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the French toast. Cook the slices in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Cook the French toast until it is golden brown and cooked through. The center of the toast should be firm and not runny.
- Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include butter, syrup, fruit, and whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Baked French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, baked French toast is a dish that everyone will enjoy.
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