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Overnight Praline French Toast

Overnight French toast topped with a rich, pecan praline sauce.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 302 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

French Toast
  • 14 ounce loaf French bread
  • 8 large eggs
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. To make the French toast, grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Slice the bread into 15 pieces. Each piece will be about 1" thick.
  4. Arrange the slices in the bottom of the baking dish. You want don't want to fit the bread in too tightly because the bread will puff up as it bakes.
  5. In a large bowl, add the eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla.
  6. Whisk until well-combined.
  7. Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, gently pressing the bread in as needed.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill overnight.
  9. Remove from the fridge while you preheat the oven.
  10. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  11. To make the topping, stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, pecans, corn syrup, and cinnamon.
  12. Spoon the praline mixture over the bread.
  13. Bake for 40-55 minutes, or until the French toast is puffed and golden brown. The center should be set.
  14. Serve as-is or topped with maple syrup.

Notes

  • French bread: French or Italian bread will work for this recipe. I don't remove the crust. 
  • Milk: You can use any milk from skim milk to whole milk. You can also use nondairy milk, like almond milk. If you want richer French toast, feel free to substitute part or all of the milk with half-and-half. 
  • Butter: I use salted butter in this recipe. If you use unsalted butter, add a pinch or two of salt. 
  • Brown sugar: I use light brown sugar. However, you can use dark brown sugar for a richer praline sauce. 
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 302kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 250mg (10%) Potassium 192mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 420IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 302

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 302kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 250mg 10%
Potassium 192mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 420IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.