Make Ahead French Toast Recipe
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Make Ahead French Toast

By: Debbie Tate  
"We have made this French Toast for Christmas brunch for twenty four years! It originally came from the East Coast. If you like your French toast firmer, then cut back on the milk."

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What to Drink?

Cocktail Blood Orange Bellini
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
14 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
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  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream and vanilla. Dip bread slices into egg mixture and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Refrigerate overnight.
  2. The next morning: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. In a small bowl, combine butter, sugar, maple syrup and pecans. Spoon mixture over bread.
  4. Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 508 | Total Fat: 30.6g | Cholesterol: 179mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2006 by DivineHealth7 
I was skeptical about making this recipe because of the mixed reviews, but I decided to try it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2005 by Butterfly Flutterby Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
My husband is LOVING this dish! He is saying "mmmmm 5, mmmmmmm 5"! Since there are only three... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2005 by GFRIDAY 
I decided to give this recipe a second chance with some modifications to make it a much firmer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2005 by Mrs. Chef Esh 
This made our Christmas morning...it was the perfect breakfast to celebrate the holiday. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2003 by HINA 
i'm wondering if debbie intended to write that we should cut the french bread in 1 inch SLICES... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2005 by cookielady1971 
I make this regularly, recipe compliments of Rhona and Leo Lococco of Lococco House B&B in St.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2005 by julesevilhr 
I was so worried that I would have soggy results, and I almost lost sleep over it, but woke up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2005 by nickamya 
This was perfect... My family LOVED it. I can't wait to make this again!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2005 by SLICKTRIX 
My family really enjoyed this recipe on Thanksgiving morning, and I enjoyed not having to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2005 by CLJOHNSON4 
This is delicious! My four kids and hubby loved it. I made it for their first day of school,... MORE

 
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