Baked Pecan-Stuffed French Toast Recipe

Name: Baked Pecan-Stuffed French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; ½ cup butter; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted; French bread, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 12 lb cooked ham, finely chopped (2 cups); 6 large eggs, beaten; 1 ⅔ cups milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; maple syrup, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
French bread, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
12 lb cooked ham, finely chopped (2 cups)
6 large eggs, beaten
1 ⅔ cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
maple syrup, for serving

1
Combine the brown sugar, butter, and honey in a small saucepan.
2
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, 2-3 minutes.
3
Pour into an ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
4
Sprinkle with the pecans.
5
Top with half of the bread slices, and scatter the ham on top.
6
Combine the eggs, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl and beat until well mixed.
7
Dip the remaining bread slices in the egg mixture on one side only.
8
Place over the ham, dipped side down.
9
Pour the remaining egg mixture over the bread slices.
10
Combine the sugar and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top.
11
Cover the baking dish and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
12
Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before baking.
13
Preheat the oven to 350.
14
Uncover the French toast and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
15
Let stand for 10 minutes.
16
Cut into 8 servings; serve with warm maple syrup.

3137

kcal

Calories

197

Fat

102

Carbs

257

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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, ½ cup butter, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted, and more.

Yes, Baked Pecan-Stuffed 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 Pecan-Stuffed French Toast

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