Best 12 Baked French Toast With Pecans Recipes

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Baked French toast with pecans is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert. It's a classic combination of flavors and textures that is sure to please everyone at the table. With the right recipe, you can create a dish that is both indulgent and satisfying. This article will provide you with tips and tricks for finding the best recipe for baked French toast with pecans, so you can enjoy this delectable dish in the comfort of your own home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OVERNIGHT PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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Whenever our family gathers for Christmas brunch, this convenient make-ahead dish is one crowd-pleaser I can count on. It's a mouthwatering cross between French toast and sticky pecan rolls-and really something to celebrate!-Larry Laatsch, Saginaw, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
8 to 10 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish, combine the eggs, cream and vanilla. Add bread slices; soak for 5 minutes. Turn bread over; cover and refrigerate overnight., In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, syrup and pecans. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with bread. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1249 calories, Fat 56g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 531mg cholesterol, Sodium 1207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 153g carbohydrate (86g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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Make-ahead convenience is a bonus with this yummy brunch dish, says Summerfield, North Carolina's Cindy Fish. "It couldn't be easier but tastes like you really fussed!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/4 cup chopped pecans
4 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
2 large eggs
2/3 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and salt; pour over bread. Let stand for 10 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; cook over medium heat until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with pecans. Top with bread. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160°, 30-35 minutes. Invert onto a serving platter. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 calories, Fat 30g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 249mg cholesterol, Sodium 666mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BAKED PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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The chore of making French toast on a weekday morning is standing over the stove when you're short on time. By assembling breakfast the night before, then letting the French toast bake instead of fry, you've got more time to get organized for the new day.

Provided by PollyB

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 loaf French bread, cut into 12 1 inch slices (8 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter, melted
vegetable oil cooking spray or melted butter
maple syrup

Steps:

  • Place the eggs, milk, sugar, nutmeg or cinnamon and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Mist the bottom of a 12 by 8-inch glass casserole with vegetable oil spray or brush with melted butter.
  • Place the bread slices in a single layer in the pan.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the bread, distributing it evenly.
  • Turn the bread slices once.
  • Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight.
  • The next morning, preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Remove the pan from the refrigerator and remove the plastic wrap.
  • Sprinkle the bread slices with pecans and drizzle with melted butter.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bread slices puff up and pecans are deep brown but not burned.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup.
  • Instead of a cup of milk, use 2/3 cup orange juice and 1/3 cup of the milk.
  • You can vary this further by adding a little grated orange zest with the pecans before baking.

BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH PECANS



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Make and share this Baked French Toast With Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CulinaryQueen

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup (the real stuff)
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
8 eggs
1 1/2 cups light cream (or half and half)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 loaf challah (1 inch thick) or 1 loaf egg bread, sliced (1 inch thick)
maple syrup, warmed, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir butter, brown sugar and maple syrup in heavy saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth. Pour into 9" X 13" glass baking dish. Sprinkle pecans over butter mixture.
  • Whisk eggs, cream, cinnamon and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Dip bread slices into egg mixture and arrange in single layer in prepared dish.
  • Pour remaining egg mixture over bread slices in dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refridgerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350F/180°C Bake French toast uncovered until golden brown and puffed and knife inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  • Cut into six pieces. Serve pecan-side up with additional warm maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 832.8, Fat 51.2, SaturatedFat 21.3, Cholesterol 400.8, Sodium 501.1, Carbohydrate 77.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 36.4, Protein 19

FRENCH TOAST WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS, STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
4 eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 (1 1/2-inch thick) slices stale brioche
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together strawberries and 1/2 cup of sugar. Set aside.
  • In a food processor, blend together heavy cream, cream cheese and 1 tablespoon sugar until thick and creamy.
  • In a baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Place bread slices in pan and soak on each side until well coated and soaked through. In a large skillet or griddle over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Remove and drain the bread slices and cook until golden turning once, about 5 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, add the pecans, brown sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. Stir until sugar has melted and pecans are coated and sticky. Serve French toast with dollop of cream, sticky pecans and strawberries.

MAPLE-PECAN FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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This French toast bake is a savory breakfast/brunch dish that's always a hit!

Provided by mcarter1115

Categories     French Toast Casserole

Time 9h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups half-and-half
6 large eggs
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Mix milk, half-and-half, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Layer bread slices in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour egg mixture over the bread slices. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove French toast from the refrigerator.
  • Mix brown sugar, pecans, butter, and maple syrup together; spread topping evenly over the French toast.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 309.3 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH PECAN CRUMBLE



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Drying out the challah lets it absorb the custard without going to mush. You can also use brioche.

Provided by Paula Disbrowe

Categories     Bread     Nut     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Mother's Day     Buffet     Tree Nut     Pecan     Advance Prep Required     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

French toast:
1 1-pound loaf challah, sliced 1" thick
Unsalted butter, room temperature (for baking dish)
4 large eggs
4 large egg yolks
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Pecan crumble and assembly:
1/2 cup pecans
2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Blackberry Syrup

Steps:

  • For french toast:
  • Spread out bread on a rimmed baking sheet; let stand overnight.
  • Butter a 13x9" baking dish. Cut bread so slices are similar in size. Arrange, overlapping, in rows in prepared dish.
  • Whisk eggs, egg yolks, cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl. Pour over bread, pressing bread to help it soak up custard. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
  • For pecan crumble and assembly:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Pulse pecans, butter, brown sugar, and salt in a food processor until nuts are coarsely chopped.
  • Scatter pecan crumble over soaked bread. Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet and cover tightly with foil. Bake until warmed through (a knife inserted into the center should feel warm to the touch), 25-30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until deeply browned, 35-40 minutes longer. Let cool slightly before serving with Blackberry Syrup.
  • Bread can be soaked 1 day ahead. Keep chilled. Pecan mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH PECAN CRUMBLE



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A sweet, nutty crumble offers the perfect balance to this uniquely prepared French Toast recipe-optimal for serving at a holiday brunch or as dessert to the main meal. (Or a mid-day snack. We won't tell.)

Provided by American Pecans

Number Of Ingredients 17

French Toast
A 1-pound loaf challah, sliced 1" thick
Unsalted butter, room temperature (for baking dish)
4 Large egg yolks
2 Cups of heavy cream
2 Cups of whole milk
½ Cup of sugar
1 Tsp. of vanilla extract
½ Tsp. of ground cinnamon
½ Tsp. of ground nutmeg
½ Tsp. of kosher salt
Pecan Crumble and Assembly
¾ Cup of raw pecan halves
2 Tbsp. of chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 Tbsp. of light brown sugar
½ Tsp. of kosher salt
Fresh raspberries and blueberries

Steps:

  • French Toast
  • Spread out bread on a rimmed baking sheet; let stand overnight.
  • Butter a 13x9" baking dish. Cut bread so slices are similar in size. Arrange, overlapping, in rows in prepared dish.
  • Whisk eggs, egg yolks, cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl. Pour over bread, pressing bread to help it soak up custard. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
  • Pecan Crumble and Assembly
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Pulse pecans, butter, brown sugar, and salt in a food processor until Pecans are coarsely chopped. Scatter pecan crumble over soaked bread.
  • Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet and cover tightly with foil. Bake until warmed through (a knife inserted into the center should feel warm to the touch), 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake until deeply browned, 35-40 minutes longer. Let cool slightly before serving with fresh berries.

BROWN SUGAR PECAN OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Overnight Baked French Toast with a brown sugar and pecan crumble topping.

Provided by Elyse

Yield 10-12

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 slices Texas Toast bread
10 eggs
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 Tablespoons butter, softened
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and place in a 9x13-inch baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon.
  • Pour over bread in prepared pan; set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, salt, butter and cinnamon using a fork or pastry cutter until crumbs begin to form.
  • Sprinkle mixture on top of the bread then top with chopped pecans.
  • Cover and store in fridge overnight.
  • The next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and bread is golden brown.
  • Cut into pieces and serve with maple syrup.

BAKED ORANGE PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 eggs
2/3 cup Florida's Natural® Premium Brand Orange Juice
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
8-1/2" thick bread slices
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter,
1 cup Florida's Natural® Premium Brand orange juice.

Steps:

  • Beat together eggs, juice, milk, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg. Arrange bread in a single layer, top with egg mixture. Refrigerate 2 hrs. Melt butter in 10" x 15" x 2" pan, and arrange bread on top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with pecans, and bake 10 minutes more. Syrup: Combine and cook over low heat. Do not boil. Cook for 10 minutes, and serve warm.

BAKED CARAMEL-PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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French toast that's ooey-gooey with caramel and chock-full of pecans...what's not to love? Plus, it's the perfect make-ahead brunch dish since it's prepared a day ahead of time.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon real maple syrup or light corn syrup
1 cup pecan halves
3 eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 diagonally cut slices (3/4 inch thick) French bread

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, mix all topping ingredients except pecans. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. DO NOT BOIL. Spread topping in baking dish; sprinkle with pecans.
  • In shallow bowl, beat eggs with fork. Add half-and-half, cinnamon and vanilla; beat until well blended. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, making sure all egg mixture is absorbed; arrange bread slices over topping in dish. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover baking dish; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and toast is golden brown. Cool 3 minutes. Place large heatproof serving platter upside down over baking dish; turn platter and baking dish over. Remove baking dish, scraping any extra caramel topping onto French toast. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 920, Carbohydrate 100 g, Cholesterol 240 mg, Fat 8, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Slices), Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 65 g, TransFat 1 g

PRALINE PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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A wonderful baked French toast prepared the night before and baked the next morning. This makes an excellent holiday breakfast! Serve with maple syrup or as is.

Provided by SACHABEAR

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 8h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 464.7 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 160.1 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 365.9 mg, Sugar 35.4 g

Tips:

  • Use thick slices of bread for a more substantial French toast. This will also help to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
  • If you don't have a baking dish, you can use a large skillet over medium heat. Just be sure to watch the French toast closely so that it doesn't burn.
  • You can use any type of milk in this recipe, but whole milk will give you the richest flavor.
  • If you don't have pecans, you can use another type of nut, such as walnuts or almonds.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, butter, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Baked French toast is a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you serve it with maple syrup, butter, or fruit, baked French toast is a surefire way to start your day off right.

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