Pecan Pie French Toast Bake
French Toast
- 1 Loaf Challah Bread, cut into 1" cubes
- 8 large Eggs
- 2 cups Milk
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 Cups Pecans
Pecan Pie Filling
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/3 Cup Butter, melted
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the pecan pie filling and set aside
- In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar and vanilla, and pecans
- Add the chopped bread into a deep casserole dish (9x13) and pour the egg mixture over to bread to cover completely
- Gently stir bread to get each piece coated in the egg mixture
- Evenly pour the pecan pie filling on top of the bread mixture
- Bake fore 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked throughout.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and fresh whipped cream!