Praline French Toast Bake ππ₯
Overview:
Name: Praline French Toast Bake
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Description: This delightful recipe hails from the pages of the Very Virginia cookbook. It’s a simple yet immensely satisfying dish that streamlines the process of making French Toast for breakfast. Note that the first step needs to be done the night before, but fear not, it’s not included in the prep or baking time.
Recipe Category: Breakfast
Keywords: European, Kid Friendly, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 620
- Fat Content: 31g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 258.8mg
- Sodium Content: 570.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 72.4g
- Fiber Content: 2.9g
- Sugar Content: 34.6g
- Protein Content: 14.3g
Ingredients:
- 8 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 slices bread (preferably day-old)
- 1/2 – 1 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (for the praline topping)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a small bowl, combine eggs, half-and-half, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Pour half of this mixture into a 13x9x2 inch pan. |
| 2 | Arrange the bread slices on top of the egg mixture in the pan, then pour the remaining egg mixture over the bread slices. |
| 3 | Cover the pan and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld together and the bread to absorb the liquid. |
| 4 | Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). |
| 5 | In a glass 13x9x2 inch baking dish, melt the butter, then stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, and chopped pecans, creating a delicious praline topping. |
| 6 | Carefully place the soaked bread pieces on top of the praline mixture in the baking dish. |
| 7 | Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the French toast is puffed up and golden brown. |
| 8 | Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. |
| 9 | Cut the Praline French Toast Bake into squares and serve. For an extra touch, you can invert the squares onto plates for a beautiful presentation. |
This Praline French Toast Bake is a wonderful addition to any breakfast or brunch spread, especially during the holiday season. It’s warm, comforting, and brimming with delicious flavors that are sure to please both kids and adults alike. Enjoy! π
