Best 9 Pecan Crusted French Toast Recipes

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Pecan crusted french toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast dish that is perfect for special occasions or weekend brunches. The combination of crunchy pecans, sweet and soft french toast, and a drizzle of maple syrup creates a taste sensation that is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a decadent and satisfying meal that will leave your taste buds dancing.

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

ORANGE PECAN FRENCH TOAST



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My husband and I were vacationing recently and had this lovely French toast at a bed and breakfast. When we came back home, I kept missing it so I called them up and requested it. They actually gave me the recipe over the phone! I generally halve the recipe for my husband and I, and bake it in an 8 inch square pan. Reheats well in the toaster oven. I served it to my in-laws recently and they loved it. Serve with a little sweetened whipped cream and berries!

Provided by SR

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     French Toast Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
⅓ cup chopped pecans
12 (3/4 inch thick) slices French bread
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup fresh orange juice
½ cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 egg whites
2 eggs
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, melted butter, and corn syrup. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, and spread evenly. Sprinkle pecans over the sugar mixture. Arrange the bread slices in the bottom of the dish so they are in a snug single layer.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, egg whites, and eggs. Pour this mixture over the bread, pressing on the bread slices to help absorb the liquid. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ). Remove the cover from the baking dish, and let stand for 20 minutes at room temperature.
  • Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 165.8 mg, Sugar 25.3 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.

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.

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.

PECAN CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST



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Make and share this Pecan Crusted French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by drskyles1

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf rustic French bread, sliced
2 eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups pecans, choped
3/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • slice bread.
  • mix eggs and half and half.
  • add: vanilla, cinnamon.
  • dredge bread in egg and half and half and pecans.
  • pan fry in butter until golden brown on both sides.
  • TOP WITH WHIPPED CREAM AND FRESH BERRIES.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 794, Fat 62.4, SaturatedFat 23.6, Cholesterol 161.3, Sodium 680.4, Carbohydrate 48.3, Fiber 6, Sugar 2, Protein 14.7

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.

PRALINE PECAN FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Great for Christmas morning!

Provided by jmsorce

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 8h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups half-and-half
8 eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
8 slices French bread
¼ cup butter, or more as needed
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup maple syrup
¾ cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons confectioners sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Mix half-and-half, eggs, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar together in a large shallow bowl; add French bread. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place butter in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Place casserole dish in the preheating oven to melt butter, about 5 minutes. Swirl butter over bottom of the dish.
  • Spread brown sugar, maple syrup, and pecans over the melted butter. Arrange soaked bread atop pecan mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until French toast is cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 218 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, thick-cut bread for the best results.
  • If you don't have any pecans, you can substitute another type of nut, such as walnuts or almonds.
  • Be careful not to overcook the French toast, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, butter, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Pecan-crusted French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With its crispy pecan crust and fluffy interior, this French toast is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new breakfast recipe, give pecan-crusted French toast a try. You won't be disappointed!

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