Baked Butter Pecan French Toast Recipe

Name: Baked Butter Pecan French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes&reg Butter; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1 (1-pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 2 cups (8 ounces) finely chopped ham; 6 Land O Lakes Eggs, beaten; 1 2/3 cups milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice*; Maple syrup, if desired

Servings: persons

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Land O Lakes&reg Butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 (1-pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
2 cups (8 ounces) finely chopped ham
6 Land O Lakes Eggs, beaten
1 2/3 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice*
Maple syrup, if desired

1
Combine brown sugar, butter and honey in 1-quart saucepan.
2
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes or until sugar melts.
3
Pour into ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish.
4
Sprinkle with pecans.
5
Top with half of bread slices; sprinkle with ham.
6
Combine eggs, milk and vanilla in bowl; beat until well mixed.
7
Dip remaining bread slices in egg mixture on one side only.
8
Place over ham, dipped-side down.
9
Pour remaining egg mixture over bread slices.
10
Combine sugar and pumpkin pie spice in bowl; sprinkle over top.
11
Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
12
Heat oven to 350F.
13
Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean.
14
Let cool 10 minutes.
15
Cut into 8 servings; invert each onto serving plates.
16
Serve with maple syrup, if desired.
17
*Substitute 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup Land O Lakes&reg Butter, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted, and more.

Yes, Baked Butter Pecan French Toast falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Butter Pecan French Toast

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