Caramel Pecan French Toast + Christmas Breakfast Recipes

Christmas is almost here! In just a few short days, we will be enjoying family, friends, gifts and of course great food! Whether it’s a grand brunch or just breakfast in  front of the tree…we have some yummy ideas for you!

We are going to begin with the ooey-gooey, delicious Caramel Pecan French Toast! This recipe is perfect for Christmas morning or any special occasion, it goes together in a snap the night before, making it super easy to pop in the oven, bake and serve.

The caramel mixture with the pecans is a perfect blend…not too sweet with a hint of maple and cinnamon flavor.

We have several others Christmas Breakfast Recipes for you too…

Christmas Breakfast Main Dishes

• Kiddie Breakfast
• Sausage Casserole
• Breakfast Biscuit Bowls
• Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
• Western Omelette Casserole {recipe from Eat at Home}

Christmas Breakfast Fruit

• Fruit Salad
• Honey Lime Fruit Salad
• Citrus Salad {recipe from A Communal Table}
• Ambrosia Fruit Salad {recipe from Delish}

Christmas Breakfast Doughnuts and Rolls

• Homemade Cinnamon Rolls 
• Baked Chocolate Doughnuts
• Cinnamon Roll Doughnuts
• Individual Monkey Bread {recipe from A Southern Fairytale}

Christmas Breakfast Muffins

• Orange Cranberry Muffins
• Banana Crumb Muffins
• Oatmeal Whole Wheat Blueberry {recipe from Betty Crocker}
• Cranberry Muffins with Orange Marmalade Glaze {recipe from Eat at Home}
• Streusel Blueberry {recipe from Our Best Bites}

Christmas Breakfast Bread & Coffee Cake

• Cranberry Bread
• Blueberry Orange
• Make Ahead Coffee Cake

Christmas Breakfast Drinks

• Hot Cocoa Mix
• Cherry Sleigh Ride
• White Hot Chocolate {recipe from Better Homes & Gardens}
• Homemade Egg Nog {without eggs} {recipe from Cafescrapper}
• Chai Tea {recipe from A Pinch of Joy}

Caramel Pecan French Toast

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Make-Ahead breakfast that goes together in a snap. Rich cinnamon, pecan and maple flavors. Recipe from PocketChangeGourmet.com. Adapted from Betty Crocker

• Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

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Topping

• 1 cup Brown Sugar, packed
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 cup pecan halves

French Toast

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 8 slices French bread, cut 3/4 inch thick diagonally

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Instructions

1. Spray a 13×9 glass dish with cooking spray
2. In a small saucepan, combine the topping ingredients except pecans
3. Cook, stirring constantly until smooth, do not boil
4. Pour mixture into baking dish, and sprinkle with pecans
5. In a shallow bowl, combine french toast ingredients except bread
6. Cut bread and dip each slice into the egg mixture letting it soak up a bit
7. Lay on top of pecans
8. Cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge for 8 hours or overnight
9. To Bake: uncover and let sit on counter about 15 minutes
10. Bake at 400 Degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until bread is golden and bubbly

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes

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Brandon Dott

Brandon Dott is a chef who focuses on authentic American comfort food, from fried chicken to rich chocolate cake. He believes in the power of food to bring people together, and that food with soul can make the world a better place.