Easy Make-Ahead French Toast Recipe

Name: Easy Make-Ahead French Toast Recipe
Total time: 14 hrs 10 mins
Ingredients: 5 eggs, lightly beaten; 1.5 cups milk; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices; 0.5 cup butter, melted; 1 cup light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 cup chopped pecans

Enjoy this make-ahead French Toast, perfect for Christmas brunch and special occasions! Originating from the East Coast, this recipe offers a delightful and convenient way to start your day. Adjust the milk for your preferred firmness.

Total time14 hrs 10 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time45 mins
Yield8 servings, 8

Adjust servings

Scale ingredients instantly for the number of servings you need.

Servings

Ingredients

5 eggs, lightly beaten
1.5 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
0.5 cup butter, melted
1 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
Dip bread slices into the egg mixture and arrange them in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) the following morning.
In a separate small bowl, combine butter, sugar, maple syrup, and chopped pecans. Spoon this mixture evenly over the bread slices.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Allow the French toast to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 503 kcal
Fat Content: 29 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 33 g
Sodium Content: 347 mg
Protein Content: 11 g
Cholesterol Content: 162 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 52 g
Saturated Fat Content: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g