Pecan Baked French Toast

submitted by Pam Crandall

American Cuisine
Breakfast
Eggs & Dairy

Serves: 8 - 12

Preparation Time: 20 - 30 minutes

Recipe Credit: Inn at Harbor Hill Marina

Ingredients :

Description :

“This signature dish receives rave reviews from guests!” Any morning this dish is a real treat because it tastes like you’re eating dessert for breakfast. Served warm and bubbly, the moist french toast and sweet pecan topping combine to melt in your mouth.

Instructions :

Slice bread into 18 pieces (1" each)

Arrange slices in a sprayed (non-stick) or buttered 9" x 13" baking dish (don’t stack slices)

In large bowl, combine eggs, ½ & ½, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt

Mix with a whisk until blended

Pour mixture over bread slices making sure all are covered evenly w/ liquid mixture

Turn slices over once.

Sprinkle some cinnamon over bread

Cover w/plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight

Next day - preheat oven to 350°

*Add 2 T. light corn syrup to Pecan/Praline Topping

Mix well and spread topping over the bread

Place foil-pan under baking dish to catch bubbling overflow

Bake uncovered for 40 - 50 minutes until puffed & lightly golden. Serve with Maple Syrup