Best 3 Christmas Morning French Toast Recipes

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Christmas morning calls for a special breakfast that fits the festive occasion, and a delicious, fluffy stack of French toast is a perfect choice. This classic dish can be easily customized to suit your preferences, whether you like it simple with just butter and syrup or topped with decadent ingredients like berries, whipped cream, or Nutella. With its warm, comforting flavor and aroma, French toast is sure to bring joy and cheer to your Christmas celebration.

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CHRISTMAS MORNING FRENCH TOAST



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I dress up French toast for Christmastime by stuffing thick bread slices with a nutty, fruity cream-cheese filling. You can skip the maple syrup -the recipe includes a simple but delectable orange sauce. -Janet Caico, Fleming Island, FL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
12 slices French bread (1-1/2 inches thick)
5 large eggs
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/4 cup orange juice
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, pineapple and 1/4 cup marmalade until light and fluffy. Stir in pecans. Cut a pocket in the side of each slice of bread; fill with cream cheese mixture., In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and 1 cup cream. Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture., Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine orange juice and remaining marmalade. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth. Add remaining cream; heat through. Dust French toast with confectioners' sugar and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHRISTMAS MORNING FRENCH TOAST



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Rich and decadent, this french toast casserole recipe needs to be saved for special occasions. The praline topping is what makes this breakfast casserole special. The texture is almost like a rich bread pudding. But, since the slices are intact, it is truly french toast. We used French bread (instead of an egg-style roll) which...

Provided by Victoria Ross

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

FOR FRENCH TOAST
8 egg knot dinner rolls, large size, or you may use 1 large loaf of French bread
8 large eggs
2 c half and half
1 c milk
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
dash(es) salt
FOR PRALINE TOPPING
2 stick butter, softened
1 c packed brown sugar, light or dark, i use dark
1 1/2 c chopped walnuts, you can use pecans if you prefer
2 Tbsp light corn syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Slice egg knot rolls into 1-inch slices, you should be able to get three slices from each roll. If using French bread loaf, slice into 20 1-inch slices. Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9x13 inch baking dish overlapping the slices a bit.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Beat with an electric mixer or wisk until well blended, but not too bubbly.
  • 3. Pour egg mixture over the bread slices, making sure they are all covered evenly.
  • 4. Spoon some of the mixture in between each bread slice.
  • 5. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • 6. In the morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all praline ingredients until well blended.
  • 7. Spread praline topping evenly over the bread slices getting some in between slices.
  • 8. Bake for 40 minutes in a preheated oven until puffy and light golden brown.
  • 9. Serve with your favorite maple syrup. Enjoy!!

CHRISTMAS MORNING FRENCH TOAST



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I use Cranberry Pistachio bread from HEB Bakery to make this very special french toast recipe. By allowing the bread to become stale it holds up to the egg soak very well and creates a very creamy custard within the bread.

Provided by Helene Mulvihill

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 medium loaf of heavy density bread
12 medium eggs
2 c half and half
buttr to fry it in

Steps:

  • 1. slice bread into 1 inch slices
  • 2. lay bread on rack in oven with the temperature off, overnight. This will allow the bread to become slightly stale, and better able to hold up to the custard.
  • 3. mix eggs and half and half until smooth.
  • 4. pour 1/3 of the egg mixture into a large baking dish. lay slices of bread in baking dish and cover with remaining eggs mixture.
  • 5. leave bread in egg mixture for about 7 minutes, then turn over and leave for another 5 minutes until eggs are absorbed by bread.
  • 6. fry 2 slices at a time in butter until browned and place into lightly greased baking dish.
  • 7. after all slices are fried and laid in baking dish, you can slide this into the oven at 325 for about half an hour. Serve with maple syrup

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a mixture of milk and cream instead of all milk.
  • To make the French toast more decadent, add a tablespoon of butter or cream cheese to the custard mixture.
  • For a crispy crust, use a well-seasoned griddle or frying pan.
  • Cook the French toast over medium heat to prevent it from burning.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Whether you're looking for a classic French toast recipe or something a little more unique, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and festive breakfast that will make your Christmas morning extra special.

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