Overnight Honey-Pecan Baked French Toast
"This is an overnight recipe and a favorite my family had made for years, it's nice to make if you are having people over from a breakfast and it makes two pans"
Original is 7 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (152.7 g)
- Calories 367.5
- Total Fat - 9 g
- Saturated Fat - 2.8 g
- Cholesterol - 87.3 mg
- Sodium - 539.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 60 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3 g
- Sugars - 13.6 g
- Protein - 12.4 g
- Calcium - 65.7 mg
- Iron - 3.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 2.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Grease TWO 9x13 glass pans. Slice French bread diagonally into 1 inch thick pieces. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, honey and cinnamon. When thoroughly mixed stir in the milk and vanilla. Dip the bread pieces in the mixture. Be sure to coat both sides. Arrange in greased pans, cover, and refrigerate over night.
Step 2
In the morning remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking and uncover.
Step 3
Drizzle butter over bread slices, followed with a sprinkling of the brown sugar and pecan pieces. Top with a drizzling of honey. If you like you can use more than what is listed in the ingredients.
Step 4
Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degreesF. Serve with warm maple syrup if desired.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For best results, use a day-old loaf of French bread so that it can absorb the egg mixture fully.
- If preferred, you can substitute walnuts for the pecans.
- Substitute oat milk for regular milk for a dairy-free option. The benefit of this substitution is that it makes the recipe more accessible to those with dietary restrictions or those who prefer to avoid dairy products.
- Substitute agave nectar for honey for a vegan option. The benefit of this substitution is that it makes the recipe vegan-friendly, as agave nectar is derived from plants and does not involve animal products.
Coconut-Cinnamon French Toast Grease TWO 9x13 glass pans. Slice French bread diagonally into 1 inch thick pieces. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, honey and cinnamon. When thoroughly mixed stir in the milk, 2 tablespoons of coconut flakes and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Dip the bread pieces in the mixture. Be sure to coat both sides. Arrange in greased pans, cover, and refrigerate over night. In the morning remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking and uncover. Drizzle butter over bread slices, followed with a sprinkling of the brown sugar and coconut flakes. Top with a drizzling of honey. If you like you can use more than what is listed in the ingredients. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degreesF. Serve with warm maple syrup if desired.
Bacon and Egg Hash
RECOMMENDED DISH DESCRIPTION: Bacon and Egg Hash is a great addition to this Overnight Honey-Pecan Baked French Toast. This dish is savory and pairs nicely with the sweet French Toast. Plus, it's a great way to use up any leftover bacon or eggs you may have in the fridge.
Fried Potatoes: Fried Potatoes are a classic side dish that pairs perfectly with this Overnight Honey-Pecan Baked French Toast. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these potatoes are a great way to add a savory element to the meal. Plus, they're easy to make and a great way to use up any leftover potatoes you may have in the fridge.
FAQ
Q: How long should I bake the French Toast?
A: Bake the French Toast for 20 minutes at 350 degreesF.
Q: How do I make French Toast?
A: To make French Toast, beat together eggs, milk, sugar, and cinnamon. Soak bread slices in the egg mixture, then fry in butter until golden brown. Enjoy!
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Fun facts:
This recipe for Overnight Honey-Pecan Baked French Toast was inspired by the classic French toast recipe that was served in the White House during the Kennedy administration.
The combination of honey and pecans is an old Southern favorite that has been used in recipes like this one for centuries. It is believed to have originated in the kitchens of the French nobility, who used honey and nuts to sweeten their dishes.