How to Make Praline Pecan French Toast - A Step-by-Step Guide

French toast is a classic breakfast dish that has been loved for generations. It's the perfect way to start your day with a delicious and indulgent meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and ready to take on whatever the day may bring. And when you add the crunchy sweetness of praline pecans, you take this beloved dish to a whole new level of deliciousness.

There's something truly special about the combination of soft, fluffy bread soaked in a rich, sweet custard and then topped with ...

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Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 (12 ounce) loaf French bread, sliced 1-inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¾ cup chopped toasted pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk eggs, half-and-half, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until mixture is smooth and brown sugar has dissolved. Pour 1 cup egg mixture into prepared baking dish. Arrange slices of French bread into baking dish and pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; mix 3/4 cup brown sugar and maple syrup into butter, stirring until smooth. Bring syrup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir pecans into syrup. Spoon pecan praline syrup evenly over French toast casserole.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven until set and golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    465 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 160mg
    • Sodium: 366mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 126mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 281mg