Indulge in the ultimate breakfast or brunch experience with our delectable Praline Pecan French Toast Casserole, a harmonious blend of sweet, nutty, and custardy flavors. This Southern-inspired dish combines the goodness of French toast with the irresistible crunch of praline pecans, creating a symphony of textures and tastes. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to cater to your preferences, whether you crave a classic French toast casserole or a more decadent version with a praline pecan topping. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make, yet impressive dish that promises to be a hit at any gathering.
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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
PRALINE PECAN FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
Great for Christmas morning!
Provided by jmsorce
Categories Main Dish Recipes
Time 8h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix half-and-half, eggs, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar together in a large shallow bowl; add French bread. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place butter in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Place casserole dish in the preheating oven to melt butter, about 5 minutes. Swirl butter over bottom of the dish.
- Spread brown sugar, maple syrup, and pecans over the melted butter. Arrange soaked bread atop pecan mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until French toast is cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 218 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 30.4 g
BAKED OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH PRALINE TOPPING
This is an easy, delicious, do-ahead baked casserole brunch recipe that doesn't need any syrup, since the French toast has its own praline topping. You can microwave the praline topping slightly to help spreadability.
Provided by Kathy Markman
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 9h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and arrange bread slices in a row.
- Combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Beat using an electric mixer until blended. Pour mixture over bread slices, making sure all are evenly covered. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine butter, brown sugar, chopped pecans, corn syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Spread praline topping over bread mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and lightly golden, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 181.2 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 480.8 mg, Sugar 22.9 g
PAULA DEEN'S PRALINE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
Very easy to make and delicious. Make it up the day before and set in refrigerator over night. This is a great recipe from a great southern cook, Paula Deen.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Generously butter a 13 X 9 inch casserole dish;.
- Mix the eggs, half and half, maple syrup,and sugar in a large bowl.
- Place the bread slices in the prepared casserole dish and cover with the egg mixture: cover with plastic wrap and let soak overnight in refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees; remove the casserole from refrigerator.
- Make the Topping: melt the butter in a saucepan; add sugar and maple syrup and cook for 1 to 2 minutes; stir in pecans;.
- Pour the mixture over the bread and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, allow to cool 10 minutes before serving, enjoy.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your French toast casserole.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the casserole tough.
- Use a deep baking dish. This will help to prevent the casserole from drying out.
- Bake the casserole until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve the casserole immediately with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
Praline pecan French toast casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for special occasions or for a lazy weekend morning. With its sweet and nutty flavor, praline pecan French toast casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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