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Pear Baked French Toast

Pear and vanilla flavors are infused intros delicious overnight Pear Baked French Toast. This is the perfect breakfast for holidays or for company.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 fresh pears sliced
  • 1 pound French bread cut into 1-inch squares
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 9 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, and cook until bubbly. Remove from the heat and stir in the water.
  2. Pour the brown sugar mixture into the a 9x13-inch baking dish. Tilt the pan to make sure the syrup is spread in an even layer.
  3. Layer the pears over the syrup. Then place the bread over the pears. Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the bread.
  4. In another bowl (I like to use a large liquid measuring cup), whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture over the bread. If desired, use your hands to gently press the bread down into the custard, making sure the bread is saturated.
  5. Cover the pan and refrigerate overnight.
  6. The next morning, remove the casserole from the refrigerator to take the chill off as the oven is preheating.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Place the casserole dish on a larger baking sheet to catch any drips.
  8. Bake the casserole, uncovered, until it becomes puffy and the center is cooked through, about 1 hour.
  9. To serve, cut the casserole into squares, then spoon some of the syrup from the bottom of the pan over each piece.

Notes

  • Adapted from The Reluctant Entertainer
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 162mg (54%) Sodium 166mg (7%) Potassium 252mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 162mg 54%
Sodium 166mg 7%
Potassium 252mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 24g 48%

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