How to Make Pear and Almond French Toast Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

French toast is a classic breakfast dish that is loved by many for its delicious, sweet flavors and comforting texture. It's a dish that is perfect for serving to a crowd or for a special weekend brunch. If you're looking to take your French toast game to the next level, then this Pear and Almond French Toast Casserole is the recipe for you.

This casserole takes all of the flavors of classic French toast and elevates them with the addition of juicy pears and crunchy almonds. The sweet...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 (29 ounce) can pear halves, cut lengthwise into 4 slices
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 ½ cups eggs
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Evenly distribute the butter cubes into the bottom of a 10x14-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter. Arrange the pear slices into the bottom of the dish. Arrange the bread cubes into a single layer over the pears.
  • Mix the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract together in a bowl until fully blended; pour evenly over the bread cubes, assuring all pieces are evenly covered. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and chill overnight in refrigerator.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and allow to warm while the oven preheats.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top of the bread is golden brown and the eggs have solidified, 45 to 60 minutes. Top with the sliced almonds to serve.
  • Nutrition

    192 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 121mg
    • Sodium: 215mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 152mg