Butterfly Garden’s Baked French Toast

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 11
Butterfly Garden's Baked French Toast recipe for your breakfast table
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

45-50 min

Ready In

8 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup light brown sugar
16 slices white bread
1 cup pecans , toasted & coarsely chopped ( optional )
6 large eggs , slightly beaten
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup honey , if desired ( optional )
cinnamon , if desired ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
647
Sugar
31g
Fat
39g
Butterfly Garden's Baked French Toast is a rich and indulgent take on the classic breakfast dish. This recipe features a sticky brown sugar and pecan topping that caramelizes perfectly in the oven and adds nutty sweetness to the French toast. A cinnamon and honey-infused custard soaks into slices of fresh bread, making each bite soft and flavorful. This dish is perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch and can be prepared the night before for easy serving in the morning. Serve it hot with maple syrup and fresh fruit, and your family and guests will be delighted.

Instructions

1.Melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat and mix in the corn syrup and brown sugar until smooth.
2.Pour the butter mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly over the bottom of the dish.
3.Toast the bread slices and layer them in the baking dish over the butter mixture. Sprinkle the pecans over the top, if using.
4.In a bowl, mix the eggs, heavy cream, honey, and cinnamon, and pour the mixture over the bread and pecans.
5.Cover and refrigerate the dish for at least 8 hours (ideally overnight).
6.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
7.Bake the French toast for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown.
8.Serve hot with maple syrup and fresh fruit, if desired.

PROS

This French toast is perfect for a special breakfast or brunch as it can be made ahead of time and feeds a crowd.
It’s also a great way to use up leftover bread.

The combination of pecans, cinnamon, and honey adds delicious flavor to the dish.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat due to the use of butter, heavy cream, and optional honey.

It may not be suitable for people with nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not particularly healthy, it contains some nutrients such as protein, fiber, and vitamins from the eggs and whole grain bread.
Pecans are rich in healthy fats, protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin E and magnesium, that may offer various health benefits such as improving heart health, aiding digestion, and reducing inflammation.

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