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.

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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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• Total Time: 35 minutes

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Description

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

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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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