French toast topping is the perfect way to take your breakfast to the next level. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, there are endless possibilities when it comes to choosing the right topping for your French toast. From classic butter and syrup to decadent fruit compote and whipped cream, there's something for everyone. In this article, we'll explore some of the best and most popular French toast toppings, providing you with inspiration and ideas for your next breakfast feast.
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FRENCH TOAST WITH APPLE TOPPING
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the apple, brown sugar and cinnamon in 1 tablespoon butter until apple is tender. , In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg, milk and vanilla. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture., In a large skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Cook bread on both sides until golden brown. Serve with apple mixture and maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH PRALINE TOPPING
This is an easy, delicious, do-ahead baked casserole brunch recipe that doesn't need any syrup, since the French toast has its own praline topping. You can microwave the praline topping slightly to help spreadability.
Provided by Kathy Markman
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 9h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and arrange bread slices in a row.
- Combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Beat using an electric mixer until blended. Pour mixture over bread slices, making sure all are evenly covered. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine butter, brown sugar, chopped pecans, corn syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Spread praline topping over bread mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and lightly golden, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 181.2 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 480.8 mg, Sugar 22.9 g
STUFFED APPLE FRENCH TOAST WITH PRALINE TOPPING
This decadent and rich French toast casserole is a big hit at my Christmas breakfast each year. It's a big recipe because I'm always serving a crowd but it's easily scaled down for smaller portions. The tart apples are a beautiful balance with the deliciously sweet praline topping. I've been working on this recipe for a few years and finally got it perfect! Enjoy! Serve with warm maple syrup.
Provided by angiels02
Categories Breakfast and Brunch French Toast Recipes
Time 9h30m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Butter an 11x18-inch casserole dish and layer with 1/2 of the bread slices, covering the bottom completely.
- Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt and stir to combine. Add apple slices and cook until crisp-tender, soft but still maintaining their shape, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Spread cooled apple mixture over bread layer in the pan. Top apple mixture with remaining bread slices, overlapping if necessary for good coverage.
- Whisk eggs, half-and-half, heavy cream, vanilla extract, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Pour over casserole, making sure to cover the bread evenly with the egg mixture. Cover with foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine melted butter, brown sugar, pecans, corn syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Spread topping evenly over the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and lightly golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Check halfway through cooking time and cover with foil if the bread is browning too quickly. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 190.1 mg, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.4 g, Sodium 476.4 mg, Sugar 23.1 g
FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH CARAMEL-PECAN TOPPING
Sinfully delicious! Found this recipe in my America's Test Kitchen's Family Cookbook. Prepare the casserole the night before and add the topping just before baking. Great way to use up your leftover homemade bread. As you can see this is one of those 'splurge' recipes . . . . do not make substitutes! Time indicated includes soaking. This recipe can easily be cut in half to serve four!!
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Breakfast
Time 9h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Casserole:.
- Heat oven to 325°F.
- Arrange bread in a single layer on two baking sheets.
- Bake bread until dry and lightly browned; about 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow bread to cool.
- Butter or spray the bottom and side of 9 by 13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Layer the baked bread tightly in the prepared dish; you should have two layers.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, half and half,sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Pour evenly over bread.
- Press lightly on the bread to submerge. (I've found it helpful to cover the pan with plastic wrap and then place a weighted saucer on the top).
- Refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours.
- Before Baking:.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup together until smooth.
- Stir in the pecans.
- Spoon the topping over the casserole and spread evenly.
- Place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until puffed and golden, about 60 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1607.7, Fat 65.7, SaturatedFat 27, Cholesterol 347, Sodium 1692.8, Carbohydrate 213.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 64.4, Protein 46.2
CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST BAKE WITH STRAWBERRY TOPPING
You'll flip for this luscious French toast recipe, but your bread won't: slices bake together in one time-saving batch.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread about 1 tablespoon cream cheese on each of 12 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices to make 12 sandwiches. Place sandwiches in baking dish to cover bottom of pan.
- In medium bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, 1/4 cup sugar, the salt and cinnamon; beat well. Pour over sandwiches in baking dish. Let stand at room temperature 5 minutes. Turn sandwiches over. Cover; refrigerate about 8 hours or overnight.
- Chop 1 cup of the strawberries. (Refrigerate remaining berries.) In nonmetal bowl, gently stir together chopped strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar and the amaretto. Cover; refrigerate about 8 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover baking dish; drizzle sandwiches with melted butter. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, slice remaining strawberries and add with blueberries to chilled strawberry mixture; mix lightly. Serve French toast with berry topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1 g
BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH PRALINE TOPPING
This is a wonderful, make-ahead recipe to serve at a brunch. It really takes no time at all, but it tastes incredible! I used this for our Mother's Day Brunch this year, and it was very well received. I happened to use 1% milk (which I had on hand!) and heavy cream in place of the half and half. In order to save some time, I almost left off the praline topping, but I am so glad I took the time to make it. The nice, sweet crunch of the buttery nuts complimented the dish really well. This is great served with warm maple syrup.
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Breakfast
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Slice the loaf of bread into 1" thick slices.
- There should be about 20 slices.
- Butter a 9x13" baking dish, and arrange the bread slices in two layers.
- I cut some of the slices into triangles to be sure they fit into all the corners.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until well blended, but not too frothy.
- Gently pour the mixture over the bread slices.
- Be sure all the slices are covered evenly, especially the ones on top!
- Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, preheat oven to 350.
- Combine ingredients for praline topping, and spread evenly over the bread mixture.
- Bake uncovered in oven for about 40 minutes, or until puffed, and lightly golden on top.
- (a few more minutes if you like it a little crispier on top!) Cut into squares and serve with warm maple syrup.
FRENCH TOAST WITH APPLE CINNAMON TOPPING
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the apple, brown sugar and cinnamon in 1 tablespoon butter until apple is tender. , In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg, milk and vanilla. Dip both sides of each bread slice in egg mixture., In a large skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Cook bread on both sides until golden brown. Serve with apple mixture and, if desired, maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
OVEN FRENCH TOAST WITH NUT TOPPING
Steps:
- Fill a well-greased 13x9-in. baking dish with bread slices to within 1/2 in. of top; set aside. , In blender, combine the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and mace; cover and process until blended. Pour over bread slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Meanwhile, combine topping ingredients. Spread over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until puffed and golden, 50-55 minutes. (Cover with foil if top browns too quickly.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 749 calories, Fat 44g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 268mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
BAKED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH PRALINE TOPPING
Steps:
- Slice the french bread into 1" slices. Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9x13 flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a whisk until blended, but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refridgerate overnight. The next day preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine all of the praline topping ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Spread praline topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.
FRENCH TOAST WITH A CRUNCHY TOPPING
Make and share this French Toast With a Crunchy Topping recipe from Food.com.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. set aside. In a medium bowl beat evaporated milk, eggs, 3 tablespoons sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg.
- Arrange sliced bread in a single layer in prepared baking dish. Pour egg mixture evenly over the slices of bread. Cover and chill for 30 minutes, turning bread slices once with wide spatula.
- Combine crushed shredded wheat biscuit and melted butter; sprinkle over the bread slices. Bake in the oven at 375 degrees oven about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, combine the remaining 3 tbsp of sugar with the cinnamon. Remove from oven and garnish with the cinnamon/sugar mixture and fresh strawberries or any other fresh fruit you like or have on hand.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.5, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 123, Sodium 211, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 15.4, Protein 8.8
OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST WITH PEACH TOPPING
Had this at a friend's and decided to scale down the sugar factor. Great for those overnight guests. We also like it with raspberry topping, using fresh or frozen raspberries and brandy.
Provided by TLu1089
Categories Breads
Time P1DT35m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter, brown sugar and corn syrup.
- Pour into a 13x9 dish, place bread slices on top of melted mixture.
- Mix remaining french toast ingredients and pour over bread slices.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Before cooking, allow to come to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes in a 350 oven.
- Serve with Peach Topping.
- Combine ingredients for peach topping in saucepan.
- Heat on medium until heated through.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.2, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 152, Sodium 194.4, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 27, Protein 5.6
CHOCOLATE MASCARPONE STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH STRAWBERRY TOPPING
Steps:
- Topping Combine the berries, sugar and lemon juice in a medium bowl then cover and let macerate at room temperature for 1 hour. Filling Add the chocolate to a small microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30 second bursts on 50% power, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool. Combine the mascarpone, heavy cream, orange zest and sugar in a small bowl. Add the cooled chocolate and stir to incorporate. Bread Take one slice of bread and turn it so the bottom edge is facing up at you. Cut a pocket with a sharp knife, leaving the edges and top of the bread intact. Repeat with each slice of bread, then fill each pocket with about 1/4 of the filling mixture. (You could probably stretch the filling for 5 or 6 pieces of bread if you wanted.) Set a large skillet over medium heat. In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk the egg and milk together. Whisk in the melted butter and vanilla then the flour and salt, mixing until smooth. One at a time, add the filled slices of bread to the mixture and soak for about 30 seconds per side. Let the excess drip off, then transfer to a plate. Repeat for all slices of bread. Spray the heated pan with nonstick cooking spray (you could also use butter if you want). Add the bread to the pan in a single layer and cook until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining slices of bread. Serve with powdered sugar and strawberry topping.
MASCARPONE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH BERRY TOPPING
I love making this rich and delicious French toast for my family. With a warm, creamy filling of mascarpone cheese and a sauce of mixed berries, it's a very easy-to-make breakfast treat that looks like you spent all morning preparing it.-Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings (4 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in water. Stir in frozen berries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in fresh berries., On each of six bread slices, spread 1 tablespoon mascarpone to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, cream, milk, cinnamon and vanilla., In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Dip both sides of sandwiches in egg mixture, allowing each side to soak 2 minutes. Place three sandwiches in skillet; toast 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining butter and sandwiches. Serve with warm berry sauce.
Nutrition Facts :
BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH PRALINE TOPPING
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. To make Praline Topping, Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Spread topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.
Tips:
- Choose the right bread: Thicker breads, like brioche, challah, or French bread, hold up better to the egg mixture and won't get soggy.
- Use fresh eggs: Fresh eggs will give your French toast a richer flavor and a fluffier texture.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Cooking too many pieces of French toast at once will lower the temperature of the pan and make the toast soggy.
- Cook over medium heat: Medium heat will help the French toast cook evenly without burning.
- Flip the toast only once: Flipping the toast too often will break it up.
- Serve immediately: French toast is best served immediately, while it's still hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
French toast is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With so many different topping options, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give French toast a try!
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