Caramel Pecan French Toast

Perfect for Christmas morning or any special occasion, this ooey-gooey, delicious Caramel Pecan French Toast 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.

Serve with a fruit salad or simply slice oranges and you have a wonderful breakfast for Christmas morning!

Caramel Pecan French Toast

★ 5 Stars ☆ ★ 4 Stars ☆ ★ 3 Stars ☆ ★ 2 Stars ☆ ★ 1 Star ☆

No reviews

Print Recipe

Pin Recipe

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

• Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

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

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

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

Recipe adapted from Betty Crocker

Holiday Recipes and Gifts from the Kitchen

Caroline Merida

In addition to being a skilled and passionate chef, Caroline is an awesome mother of two. In her spare time, Caroline pursues her passion for cooking by experimenting with new dishes and developing some of her very own. Her expertise and research are then condensed into comprehensive, easy-to-read guides and resources for readers who are looking for budget-friendly recipes for the whole family.