How to Make Oven-Baked Caramel French Toast - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and indulgent breakfast or brunch recipe that's sure to impress? Try making Oven-Baked Caramel French Toast! This recipe takes the classic breakfast dish to the next level by incorporating a sweet and gooey caramel sauce that adds a rich and decadent flavor to every bite.

Making Oven-Baked Caramel French Toast is a perfect way to treat yourself and your loved ones to a special morning meal. Whether you're hosting a brunch gathering or simply want to enjoy a lei...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
  • 12 slices French or Italian-style bread
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Information

  • Prep Time: 9 hrs
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 10 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter and 2 tablespoons corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Pour sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans. Place 6 slices of bread on top of the sauce, sprinkle with the remaining pecans and cover with the remaining 6 slices of bread.
  • Combine eggs, milk, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt in a blender. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread slices, cover the baking dish, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • The next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the French toast from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to baking. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until lightly brown. Drizzle sauce over the toast right before serving.
  • To make the Caramel Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter and 1 tablespoon corn syrup. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Nutrition

    615 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 189mg
    • Sodium: 527mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 73g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 46g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 145mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 287mg