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.

Md hanifuzzaman
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This recipe was a disaster! The caramel sauce was too runny and the French toast was soggy.


Tonya Cole
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I had some trouble getting the caramel sauce to thicken, but it eventually turned out okay.


Tom Julian
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This recipe is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Khan lalal
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I made this for a brunch party and everyone loved it! It was the perfect dish to serve.


Mirza Ayesha
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This recipe is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook.


gorgedfog
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I love that this recipe uses stale bread. It's a great way to use up leftovers.


Shimon Hasan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Khalid Adamu lawan
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! I will definitely be making this again.


Tayyab Raheem
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This is the best French toast recipe I've ever tried! The caramel sauce is to die for.


Thaddeus Maybe
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I'm not a big fan of caramel, but this recipe changed my mind! The sauce was so rich and flavorful.


nompumelelo jawuza
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This was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought caramel sauce and it still tasted amazing.


Devin Stasiak
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I made this for breakfast this morning and it was so good! The caramel sauce was perfect and the pecans were a nice touch.


TIKTOK LIVE
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The caramel sauce was delicious and the pecans added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.