Best 8 Southern Pecan French Toast Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Southern Pecan French Toast, a culinary symphony that harmonizes the flavors of classic French toast with the nutty essence of pecans. This delectable dish features thick slices of bread, generously coated in a custard mixture infused with the warmth of cinnamon and vanilla, then adorned with crunchy pecan halves. Savor each bite as the crisp exterior yields to a tender, custardy interior, while the pecans add a delightful textural contrast. Accompanying this main recipe are variations that cater to diverse preferences. For those seeking a sweeter experience, a praline pecan sauce elevates the French toast to new heights of indulgence. Craving a savory twist? The bacon pecan French toast marries the sweet and savory elements with crispy bacon crumbles. And for a healthier alternative, the whole-wheat pecan French toast offers a nutritious yet equally satisfying option. No matter your taste, the Southern Pecan French Toast family of recipes promises an unforgettable culinary journey.

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PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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Make-ahead convenience is a bonus with this yummy brunch dish, says Summerfield, North Carolina's Cindy Fish. "It couldn't be easier but tastes like you really fussed!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/4 cup chopped pecans
4 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
2 large eggs
2/3 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

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.

PRALINE PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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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

6 eggs
1 ½ cups half-and-half
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) loaf French bread, sliced 1-inch thick
1 tablespoon butter
¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup maple syrup
¾ cup chopped toasted pecans

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

MAPLE PECAN FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Delicious French toast casserole!

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 eggs
6 Large Croissants
1 cup of Heavy Whipping Cream
1/3 cup of 100% Maple Syrup
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/4 th teaspoon of ground nutmeg
1 cup of pecans halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Grease a 2 quart baking dish and set aside. Cut croissants into smaller pieces and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs together, add in milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg until well combined.
  • Next add in croissants and mix until bread is well covered. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Pour soaked croissant pieces into greased baking dish. Top with pecans and bake for 35- 40 minutes. If the bread starts to brown too much, you can loosely cover it with foil.
  • Top with maple syrup and powdered sugar. Serve warm.
  • If you can't find the large croissants I would use 8-10 of the smaller ones.

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.

BUTTERED-PECAN FRENCH TOAST WITH BOURBON MAPLE SYRUP



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French toast is a very different thing when made with fresh, buttery, eggy brioche-Southern-inspired buttered pecans and bourbon maple syrup take it over the top.

Provided by Joy Wilson

Categories     Brunch     Breakfast     Bread     Pecan     Bourbon     Maple Syrup     Milk/Cream

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Buttered pecans:
1 heaping cup pecan halves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
French toast:
5 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons lightly packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
8 thick slices brioche
4 tablespoons clarified butter, for the pan
Bourbon maple syrup:
1 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon
Dash of pure vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, for serving

Steps:

  • For the buttered pecans:
  • Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
  • Place the pecan pieces on a rimmed baking sheet and toast for 10 to 14 minutes, until fragrant and golden brown. Remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 200°F.
  • In a medium sauté pan set over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar and salt. Add the pecans and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes, until the butter is lightly browned. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • For the french toast:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
  • In a small saucepan set over medium heat, warm the heavy cream for about 3 minutes, until just steaming and remove from the heat.
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the sugar mixture to the cream and stir just until the sugar is dissolved. Add the cream mixture to the egg and milk mixture. Stir in the vanilla.
  • Working with one slice of bread at a time, put a slice into the egg mixture and let it soak for about 15 seconds on each side. Place on a rimmed baking sheet to rest while all the bread is dipped and the pan is heated.
  • In a medium nonstick skillet or griddle pan set over medium heat, melt the clarified butter. Place 2 or 3 bread slices into the pan and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown on each side. Add a bit more butter to the pan after you flip the bread, if needed. Transfer to a heatproof plate or rimmed baking sheet with a wire cooling rack set inside. Cover with a kitchen towel and keep warm in the oven while you cook the rest of the toast. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining bread.
  • For the bourbon maple syrup:
  • In a small saucepan set over low heat, gently stir together the maple syrup, bourbon, and vanilla until just warmed and well combined.
  • To serve, place 2 slices of French toast on each plate. Generously sprinkle with buttered pecans, drizzle with syrup, and dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately.

BAKED PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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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

4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 loaf French bread, cut into 12 1 inch slices (8 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter, melted
vegetable oil cooking spray or melted butter
maple syrup

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.

SOUTHERN PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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Make and share this Southern Pecan French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by knut2650

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf French bread
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup pecans
3 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Slice bread into 1 inch cubes and place in greased bowl.
  • Beat eggs; add milk and spices. Pour over bread. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Place bread mixture in a 9X9 greased baking dish.
  • Prepare topping as follows: Melt butter and mix with remaining ingredients. Pour over bread mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1238, Fat 67.4, SaturatedFat 27.9, Cholesterol 424.6, Sodium 1064.1, Carbohydrate 135.5, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 64, Protein 27.9

Tips:

  • Choose stale bread: Stale bread absorbs the egg mixture better and results in a crispier French toast.
  • Use a griddle or large skillet: This allows you to cook multiple slices of French toast at once.
  • Cook over medium heat: This prevents the French toast from burning.
  • Flip the French toast only once: Flipping it too often can make it fall apart.
  • Serve immediately: French toast is best served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Southern pecan French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. With its sweet and crunchy pecan topping, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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