Pecan French Toast
This is ready in 30 minutes! No chilling or special tools needed and the perfect way to start the day!
Servings: 8
Calories: 503kcal
Ingredients
PECAN FRENCH TOAST
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1½ cups (180g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 loaf (12 ounces) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
PECAN MIXTURE
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, firmly packed
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup toasted pecans, chopped
Topping
- ½ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
PECAN FRENCH TOAST
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Whisk the eggs, whipping cream, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until the brown sugar has dissolved.
- Pour 1 cup of the egg mixture into the greased baking dish.
- Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining egg mixture evenly over the bread.
- Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
PECAN MIXTURE
- Over medium heat, melt the butter in a saucepan.
- Mix in the brown sugar and maple syrup, stirring until smooth.
- Bring the syrup mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the toasted pecans to the syrup mixture, and spoon the maple pecan syrup over the chilled french toast and mix it all together.
- Bake the casserole for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Top with maple syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 503kcal