Indulge in the delicious fusion of Pecan Pie and French Toast with this amazing bake! This Pecan Pie French Toast is a delightful treat, especially for Thanksgiving weekend. You can prepare it in advance and easily pop it in the oven just before it’s time to serve. It’s absolutely fantastic!
Pecan Pie French Toast
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of challah bread sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of pecans
- 1 stick of unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup of packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of maple syrup
- 1/3 cup of corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- Sea salt flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Arrange the sliced bread in a buttered 12-14 inch skillet or an 11×7 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth. Pour this delightful mix over the arranged bread.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, corn syrup, and salt. Whisk everything together until it’s nicely combined. Let the mixture simmer, then turn off the heat and stir in the pecans.
- Pour this flavorful mixture over the bread.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the French Toast is beautifully golden brown on top.
- Garnish with sea salt flakes, and serve this scrumptious dish warm. Get ready for a delightful treat that’s sure to impress!