Baked French Toast, New Orleans Style Recipe

Name: Baked French Toast, New Orleans Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 slices French bread (1-inch); 4 eggs; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; For the Pear Topping; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced,cored; 1 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/3 cup honey

Servings: persons

12 slices French bread (1-inch)
4 eggs
1 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Pear Topping
2 tablespoons butter
2 ripe pears, thinly sliced,cored
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup honey

1
Spray a 12 x 8 inch casserole or baking dish with nonstick spray or lightly grease with butter.
2
Arrange slices of bread across bottom of dish, completely covering bottom (squeeze in more if the bottom shows).
3
In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, half and half, sugar and nutmeg; beat well.
4
Pour evenly over the bread, then cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
5
Before baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
6
Uncover, and bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
7
Meanwhile, prepare sauce, by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat.
8
Add the pears, and cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
9
In a small bowl, combine water and cornstarch, blending well; add honey and cornstarch to the pears and cook 2 minutes, stirring, or until mixture thickens and is bubbly.
10
Serve sauce over French toast.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 slices French bread (1-inch), 4 eggs, 1 cup half-and-half, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Baked French Toast, New Orleans Style 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, New Orleans Style

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