Make Ahead French Toast

Name: Make Ahead French Toast
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 🥚 5 eggs, lightly beaten; 🥛 1 ½ cups milk; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 🍞 ½ (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices; 🧈 ½ cup butter, melted; 1 cup light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 cup chopped pecans

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

45 Min
8 Servings
$10

Make Ahead French Toast

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

45 Min
8 Servings
$10

INGREDIENTS

Main Ingredients
- 🥚 5 eggs, lightly beaten
- 🥛 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 🍞 ½ (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
Topping
- 🧈 ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans

STEPS

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, and vanilla. Dip bread slices into the egg mixture and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Refrigerate overnight.

The next morning, preheat oven to 350°F (175°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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

503

Calories

11
Protein
52
Carbs
29
Fats

💡 For firmer French toast, reduce the milk slightly in the egg mixture.This recipe can be prepared a day ahead, making it perfect for busy mornings or special occasions.Use fresh pecans for the best flavor in the topping.