Jeannie’s Baked French Toast

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Jeannie's Baked French Toast for the perfect brunch
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

25 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

9 hours and 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
8 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
nutmeg
1 lb unsliced loaf challah ( cut into 1 1/4 in . thick slices ) or 1 lb other egg bread ( cut into 1 1/4 in . thick slices )
additional warm maple syrup

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
595
Sugar
40g
Fat
36g
Jeannie's Baked French Toast is a family recipe that has been passed down for generations. It is a popular dish for special occasions or lazy Sunday mornings with family and friends. The combination of sweet maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg creates a warm and comforting aroma that fills your home as it bakes in the oven. The bread becomes soft and custardy, while the pecans add a nice crunchy texture. It is the perfect balance between sweet and savory that will leave you feeling satisfied and happy.

Instructions

1.Heat up the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2.Add brown sugar and maple syrup to the pan and stir until well combined.
3.Pour the butter mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread the pecans on top.
4.In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
5.Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture and place on top of the pecans in the baking dish.
6.Pour any remaining egg mixture on top of the bread slices.
7.Cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge overnight.
8.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
9.Take the dish out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
10.Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the bread is golden brown.
11.Serve with additional warm maple syrup on top.

PROS

Jeannie’s Baked French Toast is a delicious and easy make-ahead breakfast that is perfect for serving a crowd.

It is a sweet and rich dish that is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

CONS

This recipe is quite high in calories, sugar, and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It is not recommended for people with high cholesterol or diabetes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this recipe is not particularly healthy, it does provide a good source of protein and calcium from the eggs and half-and-half.
The pecans in the dish also add healthy unsaturated fats and dietary fiber.

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