Sticky Bun French Toast

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Indulge in Sticky Bun French Toast for an awesome breakfast
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

8h 50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 loaf bread , sliced 1/2 - 1 inch thick ( I use 16 oz . of my favorite bread such as French bread , Hawaiian bread or cinnamon swirl bread )
5 eggs
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar , packed
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
522
Sugar
43g
Fat
29g
Sticky Bun French Toast is a decadent twist on classic French toast. This dish takes stale or leftover bread and transforms it into an indulgent breakfast or brunch. The bread is dipped in an egg mixture, then soaked in a mixture of butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup, and baked until golden brown. The result is a sweet, sticky, and delicious breakfast that's perfect for indulging on special occasions or to surprise your family with something special on a lazy weekend.

Instructions

1.Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2.In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
3.Dip slices of bread in egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides.
4.Arrange coated bread slices evenly in the prepared baking dish.
5.In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup until smooth.
6.Pour syrup mixture over the bread, soaking each slice.
7.Sprinkle pecans (optional) over the top of the bread.
8.Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
9.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
10.Remove cover from the baking dish and bake for 30 minutes. Let it cool for a few minutes. Now ready to serve!

PROS

This delicious recipe is perfect for breakfast or brunch with a cinnamon-pecan twist.

Sticky Bun French Toast is a great way to use leftover bread.

It can be prepared in advance and baked the next day.

Perfect for a large family or to meal prep for a whole week.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and sugar.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

If you are allergic to pecans, you can omit them without affecting the taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed once in a while as a treat.
Cinnamon and nutmeg are both rich in antioxidants, which have anti-inflammatory effects and may help prevent disease.
Using whole-grain bread instead of white bread can make this recipe a little healthier.

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