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Overnight Pecan French Toast

Overnight Pecan Pie French Toast

This Overnight Pecan French Toast offers a delicious twist on a breakfast classic, combining sweet pecan pie flavors with fluffy French toast.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Additional Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Custard Mixture
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 loaf French bread, cut into 8 slices
Pecan Topping
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Small Saucepan
  • 3 quart casserole dish
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl combine the milk, cream, eggs, yolks, and vanilla; beat well and set aside. Arrange sliced bread in a large shallow bowl. Pour the liquid mixture over the bread. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). In a small saucepan over medium heat melt the butter. Remove from heat and whisk in the brown sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, and pecans.
  3. Spread this mixture evenly across the bottom of a 3 quart casserole dish. Carefully arrange the soaked bread on top. Bake for 35 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 9gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Customize this recipe by experimenting with different types of bread such as challah or brioche, and swap pecans for walnuts or add dried fruits for variety.

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