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Make Ahead French Toast

Course: Breakfast
Servings: 8
Author: Jackie May

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 1 pound loaf French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream and vanilla. Dip bread slices into egg mixture and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Refrigerate overnight.
  • The next morning: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, combine butter, sugar, maple syrup and pecans. Spoon mixture over bread.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If you like your French toast firmer, then cut back on the milk."
Nutritional Information:
Amount Per Serving Calories: 409 | Total Fat: 19.5g | Cholesterol: 178mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database
Recipe By: Jackie May
Serving Size: 8