CHRISTMAS MORNING FRENCH TOAST

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Rich and decadent, this french toast casserole recipe needs to be saved for special occasions. The praline topping is what makes this breakfast casserole special. The texture is almost like a rich bread pudding. But, since the slices are intact, it is truly french toast. We used French bread (instead of an egg-style roll) which...

Provided by Victoria Ross

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

FOR FRENCH TOAST
8 egg knot dinner rolls, large size, or you may use 1 large loaf of French bread
8 large eggs
2 c half and half
1 c milk
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
dash(es) salt
FOR PRALINE TOPPING
2 stick butter, softened
1 c packed brown sugar, light or dark, i use dark
1 1/2 c chopped walnuts, you can use pecans if you prefer
2 Tbsp light corn syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Slice egg knot rolls into 1-inch slices, you should be able to get three slices from each roll. If using French bread loaf, slice into 20 1-inch slices. Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9x13 inch baking dish overlapping the slices a bit.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Beat with an electric mixer or wisk until well blended, but not too bubbly.
  • 3. Pour egg mixture over the bread slices, making sure they are all covered evenly.
  • 4. Spoon some of the mixture in between each bread slice.
  • 5. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • 6. In the morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all praline ingredients until well blended.
  • 7. Spread praline topping evenly over the bread slices getting some in between slices.
  • 8. Bake for 40 minutes in a preheated oven until puffy and light golden brown.
  • 9. Serve with your favorite maple syrup. Enjoy!!

Israel Camargo
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again and again.


Rups Dhakal
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This French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make Christmas morning treat. I highly recommend it!


Aliyah Asan
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I made this French toast for my husband on Christmas morning and he loved it! He said it was the best French toast he's ever had.


Tendy Ziggy
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This recipe is a great way to get the kids involved in the kitchen. They'll love helping you make the French toast and they'll be even more excited to eat it.


Leanne Giddings
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I've tried many French toast recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so simple to make and the results are always perfect.


mkhuseli mvumvu
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This French toast is the perfect way to start a lazy Christmas morning. It's easy to make and so delicious.


Mehria Safa
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I'm always looking for new French toast recipes, and this one is definitely a winner. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.


Kennedy Kahoro
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a loaf of bread that's about to go stale, and this is the perfect way to use it up.


PSYCO SHALI Gaming YT
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I made this French toast for a Christmas brunch and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Akayla Reed
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This was the perfect way to start our Christmas morning. The French toast was delicious and the kids loved it.


Olyad Kedir
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I've never been a big fan of French toast, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


Wendy Nimmons
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This French toast is a must-try for any Christmas morning breakfast.


Ayesha Noori
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to start a Christmas morning.


Shakeel Ahmed Siyal
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again.


Courtney Penniston
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I made this for my family on Christmas morning and they loved it! It was so easy to make and so delicious.


mnatron
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This was the best French toast I've ever had! The bread was perfectly cooked and the cinnamon-sugar topping was amazing.


Ashline Mighulo
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I've made this French toast recipe for the past 3 Christmases and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so simple to make and always turns out perfect.


Dur Muhammad
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This French toast was a hit on Christmas morning! It was easy to make and so delicious. The cinnamon-sugar topping was the perfect touch.


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