Baked French Toast Recipe

Name: Baked French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces); butter, for pan; 8 large eggs; 2 cups half-and-half; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 dash salt; Praline Topping; 1/2 lb butter; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Raspberry Syrup; 1 cup raspberry preserves; 3 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur (recommended ( Framboise)

Servings: persons

1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
butter, for pan
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 dash salt
Praline Topping
1/2 lb butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Raspberry Syrup
1 cup raspberry preserves
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur (recommended ( Framboise)

1
Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch thick each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices.
2
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
3
The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 45 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with Raspberry Syrup.
4
Praline Topping:
5
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Spread over bread as directed above.
6
Raspberry Syrup:
7
Combine ingredients in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir until warm and thinned out like syrup.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces), butter, for pan, 8 large eggs, 2 cups half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Baked 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.

Baked French Toast

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