Praline-Pecan French Toast

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Hands-on Time:
20 Mins
Other Time:
8 Hours 35 Mins
Yield:
Makes 8 to 10 servings
February 2011
RECIPE BY Southern Living

The Twist: A short-order breakfast special gets an easy hands-off finish in the oven. One online reviewer claims that this Praline-Pecan French Toast recipe is, "sinfully delicious."

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz.) French bread loaf
  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make It

Step 1

Cut 10 (1-inch-thick) slices of bread. Reserve remaining bread for another use.

Step 2

Stir together brown sugar and next 2 ingredients; pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

Step 3

Whisk together eggs and next 4 ingredients. Arrange bread slices over pecans; pour egg mixture over bread. Cover and chill 8 hours.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 350°. Bake bread 35 to 37 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

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