Louisiana Sweet Potato French Toast With Pecan Honey-Butter

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Delectable Louisiana Sweet Potato French Toast With Pecan Honey-Butter
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large louisiana sweet potato
2 ounces cane syrup
4 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 nut nutmeg , grated with microplane
1 cup pecans , coarsely chopped
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup honey
8 slices hearty white bread or 4 slices thick-sliced challah
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 nut nutmeg , grated
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
1 cup milk
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
820
Sugar
51g
Fat
49g
Louisiana Sweet Potato French Toast With Pecan Honey-Butter is a delicious twist on classic French toast. This breakfast dish is made with thick slices of bread that are coated in a sweet potato and cream cheese mixture. The sweet potato adds a subtle sweetness and a creamy texture to the dish, while the cream cheese gives it a smooth richness that pairs perfectly with the pecan honey-butter sauce. This dish is perfect for a lazy Sunday morning with friends and family or a special brunch occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Bake the sweet potato until tender, about 40 minutes.
3.In a large bowl, whisk together the cane syrup, cream cheese, kosher salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well-combined.
4.Add the chopped pecans to the bowl and stir to combine.
5.In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
6.Add the honey to the saucepan and stir to combine.
7.Cut the sweet potato into small pieces and add it to the bowl with the pecans and cream cheese mixture. Stir to combine.
8.In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, kosher salt, melted unsalted butter, and milk until smooth.
9.Spread the sweet potato mixture over one side of each slice of bread.
10.Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides well.
11.Melt 1/2 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
12.Add the bread slices to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
13.Serve the French toast warm, topped with the pecan honey-butter sauce.

PROS

Louisiana Sweet Potato French Toast With Pecan Honey-Butter is a sweet and savory breakfast dish that is loaded with flavor.

It is easy to prepare and can be made in under an hour.

Sweet potatoes are a nutritious ingredient that adds fiber and vitamins to the dish.

CONS

The dish contains a lot of added sugar, which can be a concern for those with diabetes or those who are watching their sugar intake.

It also includes a lot of butter, which can be high in calories and saturated fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sweet potatoes are full of vitamins and fiber.
They are particularly high in beta carotene, which is a potent antioxidant that helps to protect the body against disease.
Pecans are a good source of healthy fats and protein.
They are also high in fiber and micronutrients like magnesium and zinc.

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