Best 11 Overnight Caramel Pecan French Toast Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our Overnight Caramel Pecan French Toast, a breakfast masterpiece that elevates the classic French toast to new heights. This decadent dish starts with thick slices of bread soaked in a sweet and creamy custard infused with aromatic spices, ensuring a tender and flavorful interior. As the bread absorbs the custard overnight, it becomes incredibly moist and custard-like, promising an explosion of flavor in every bite.

Once cooked to golden perfection, the French toast slices are adorned with a luscious caramel sauce, adding a layer of richness and decadence that will tantalize your taste buds. The caramel sauce is prepared with brown sugar, butter, and a touch of vanilla extract, creating a velvety smooth and irresistible topping.

To complete this culinary masterpiece, a generous sprinkling of chopped pecans adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to each bite. The pecans are toasted to enhance their natural sweetness and provide a delightful textural contrast to the soft and tender French toast.

With its perfect balance of sweetness, creaminess, and crunch, our Overnight Caramel Pecan French Toast is sure to become a favorite breakfast or brunch recipe. Its delectable flavors and elegant presentation make it perfect for special occasions or a lazy weekend indulgence. So, gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

OVERNIGHT BAKED CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST RECIPE



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This is hands-down my family's new favorite breakfast! I am a huge french toast fan. I especially love that I could prepare this the night before.

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed brown sugar
6 Tablespoons butter
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
1 Tablespoon light corn syrup
½ cup chopped pecans
3 eggs
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt
8 french toast slices (¾ inch thick)

Steps:

  • Spray 9x13-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In medium saucepan, mix topping ingredients.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. DO NOT BOIL.
  • Spread topping in prepared baking dish.
  • In shallow bowl, beat eggs with fork.
  • Beat in milk, vanilla and salt.
  • Dip bread slices into egg mixture, making sure all egg mixture is absorbed; arrange over topping in dish.
  • Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to bake, heat oven to 400°F.
  • Uncover baking dish; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and toast is golden brown.
  • Remove from oven; let stand 3 minutes.
  • Place a large heatproof serving platter upside down over baking dish; turn platter and baking dish over.
  • Remove baking dish, scraping any extra caramel topping onto toast. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 191 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CARAMEL OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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EASY, soft, tender, and decadent French toast casserole that's coated in caramel sauce!! Assemble it the night before and wake up to an amazing breakfast or brunch that everyone will ADORE!!

Provided by Averie Sunshine

Categories     Bread, Rolls, Muffins & Breakfast

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 stick unsalted butter, melted
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
8 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk (I prefer 2% or whole)
1 to 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1 pound French bread, diced in 1 to 1 1/2-inch cubes (I used day old)
caramel or salted caramel sauce, optional for serving
maple syrup, optional for serving

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • To a medium bowl, add the melted butter, brown sugar, and stir to combine. Mixture will have the consistency of wet sand. Scatter this mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan. You will not have complete coverage; set pan aside.
  • To a large bowl, add the eggs, and lightly beat to break the yolks and combine.
  • Add the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and whisk to combine.
  • Add the bread to the bowl and toss well, but lightly, with a spatula to evenly coat the bread in the egg-milk mixture.
  • Turn bread out into the prepared pan, cover pan, and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 12 hours overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350F and remove pan from the fridge while oven is preheating. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the caramel sauce underneath is lightly bubbling and the top of the bread is slightly crusted over and lightly browned.
  • Immediately after you take the casserole dish out of the oven, place a very large serving platter over the casserole dish and invert it so the casserole 'plops' out onto the serving platter. Use caution since the casserole dish is hot and heavy.
  • Using a spatula, scrape any caramel sauce from the baking dish onto the French toast casserole.
  • Optionally, if desired, lightly drizzle extra caramel or salted caramel sauce over the top, and/or lightly drizzle maple syrup, and serve immediately.
  • Recipe is best warm and fresh.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Carbohydrate 89 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 197 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 748 grams sodium, Sugar 56 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

CARAMEL-PECAN FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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For a sensational Sunday brunch dish, try this French toast. You put it together the night before, so you only need to bake it and make the sauce the next morning.-Brad Shue, Harper, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
8 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans; top with bread slices., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and salt; pour evenly over bread. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 207mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

OVERNIGHT CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST



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Because this recipe can be prepared the night before, it's perfect to serve overnight guests. So it gives you extra time to visit over morning coffee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
12 slices bread
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with six slices of bread. Combine sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle half over the bread. Place remaining bread on top. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar; set aside. , In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining cinnamon. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 262mg cholesterol, Sodium 539mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

OVERNIGHT CARAMEL PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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Thick slices of bread are dredged into an egg batter and nestled into a thick, rich caramel sauce, then baked up to ooey, gooey perfection!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup pecans (chopped)
6 - 7 thick slices French bread (about 3/4 inches thick)
1/2 cup milk
3 eggs
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Grease a 9" x 13" pan.
  • Over low heat, combine the brown sugar, light corn syrup, butter, and whipping cream in a medium saucepan.
  • Keeping the heat on low (letting it get too hot is bad - and don't let it boil!), stir constantly until the butter is melted and the ingredients are smooth.
  • Remove from heat and add 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla.
  • Pour the warm caramel mixture into a 9" x 13" pan.
  • Sprinkle the pecans over the top.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the milk, eggs, salt, the other 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, and cinnamon.
  • Dip the bread into the egg mixture, making sure each piece is well-coated. You want to soak up all of the mixture with your six or seven slices of bread.
  • Lay the bread in the pan, over the caramel and pecan mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • It's morning! Ready for some breakfast? Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
  • Remove the cover from the pan and bake for 20 minutes, until the bottom is bubbling and the toast is golden brown.
  • Let stand for a couple of minutes, then invert onto a platter.
  • Eat right away!

OVEN-BAKED CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST



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This is perfect served with quiche, homemade home fries and fresh coffee! I make the bread for this recipe using my bread machine!

Provided by HappyHousewife

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 10h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
12 slices French or Italian-style bread
6 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter and 2 tablespoons corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Pour sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans. Place 6 slices of bread on top of the sauce, sprinkle with the remaining pecans and cover with the remaining 6 slices of bread.
  • Combine eggs, milk, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt in a blender. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread slices, cover the baking dish, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • The next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the French toast from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to baking. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until lightly brown. Drizzle sauce over the toast right before serving.
  • To make the Caramel Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter and 1 tablespoon corn syrup. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.7 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 188.9 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 526.7 mg, Sugar 46.2 g

OVERNIGHT PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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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

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
8 to 10 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans

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.

CARAMEL-PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
12 slices honey white bread
3/4 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted and divided
6 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups whipping cream, divided
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Maple syrup
Fully cooked bacon slices (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour brown sugar mixture into an ungreased 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Arrange 6 bread slices in brown sugar mixture, cutting slices as necessary to fit in dish. Sprinkle raisins and 3/4 cup pecans evenly over bread. Top with remaining bread slices.
  • Whisk together eggs, next 4 ingredients, and 1 cup cream. Pour egg mixture over bread slices in baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Beat remaining 1/2 cup whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
  • Divide French toast evenly among individual serving plates. Top each serving with whipped cream; drizzle with maple syrup, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Serve with bacon, if desired.

BAKED CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST



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Go ahead and sleep in! Assembled the night before, this special breakfast entrée goes from oven to table in 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 (3/4-inch-thick) diagonal cut slices French bread

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, mix topping ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. DO NOT BOIL. Spread topping in baking dish.
  • In shallow bowl, beat eggs with fork. Beat in milk, vanilla and salt. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, making sure all egg mixture is absorbed; arrange over topping in dish. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to bake, heat oven to 400°F. Uncover baking dish; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and toast is golden brown. Remove from oven; let stand 3 minutes.
  • Place large heatproof serving platter upside down over baking dish; turn platter and baking dish over. Remove baking dish, scraping any extra caramel topping onto toast. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Carbohydrate 87 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg, Sugar 58 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

BAKED CARAMEL-PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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French toast that's ooey-gooey with caramel and chock-full of pecans...what's not to love? Plus, it's the perfect make-ahead brunch dish since it's prepared a day ahead of time.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon real maple syrup or light corn syrup
1 cup pecan halves
3 eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 diagonally cut slices (3/4 inch thick) French bread

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, mix all topping ingredients except pecans. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. DO NOT BOIL. Spread topping in baking dish; sprinkle with pecans.
  • In shallow bowl, beat eggs with fork. Add half-and-half, cinnamon and vanilla; beat until well blended. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, making sure all egg mixture is absorbed; arrange bread slices over topping in dish. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover baking dish; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and toast is golden brown. Cool 3 minutes. Place large heatproof serving platter upside down over baking dish; turn platter and baking dish over. Remove baking dish, scraping any extra caramel topping onto French toast. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 920, Carbohydrate 100 g, Cholesterol 240 mg, Fat 8, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Slices), Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 65 g, TransFat 1 g

CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST



Caramel French Toast image

This is a good excuse to eat dessert for breakfast!

Provided by mikeandjenn

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
¼ cup pecan halves
1 apple, sliced
12 slices bread
6 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with pecans. Arrange apple slices over pecans. Layer bread slices over apple in two layers.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt in a bowl; pour over bread and allow to set for 1 hour at room temperature or cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Uncover and bake in preheated oven until fluffy and golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 138.9 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 393.7 mg, Sugar 26.9 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar in the caramel sauce.
  • If you don't have a bread loaf pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • For a more decadent french toast, use a mixture of milk and cream instead of just milk.
  • If you're short on time, you can skip the overnight step and bake the french toast immediately. However, the overnight step will give the bread more time to absorb the custard, resulting in a more flavorful and moist french toast.
  • Serve the french toast with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

This overnight caramel pecan french toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. With its rich caramel sauce, crunchy pecans, and fluffy bread, this french toast is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch recipe, give this overnight caramel pecan french toast a try. You won't be disappointed!

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