Praline-Pecan French Toast

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A short-order breakfast special gets an easy hands-off finish in the oven.

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Updated on August 7, 2023
Active Time:
20 mins
Chill Time:
8 hrs
Bake Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
8 to 10

A short-order breakfast special gets an easy hands-off finish in the oven. One online reviewer claims that this Praline-Pecan French Toast recipe is "sinfully delicious."

Southern Living's Praline Pecan French Toast on a platter

Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz.) French bread loaf

  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

  • 1/3 cup butter, melted

  • 2 Tbsp. maple syrup

  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans

  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk

  • 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Slice bread:

    Cut 10 (1-inch-thick) slices of bread. Reserve remaining bread for another use.

    Thick slices of french bread on a cutting board

    Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

  2. Make praline mixture:

    Stir together brown sugar and next 2 ingredients; pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

    French toast seasoning with chopped pecans on a platter

    Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

  3. Make custard:

    Whisk together eggs and next 4 ingredients. Arrange bread slices over pecans; pour egg mixture over bread. Cover and chill 8 hours.

    Slices of french bread on a platter next to egg mixture

    Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
    French bread coated with egg mixture and seasonings on a platter

    Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

  4. Bake French toast:

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake bread 35 to 37 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

    Cooked praline pecan french toast on a platter

    Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
    A slice of praline pecan french toast on a plate

    Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

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