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Home ยป Blog ยป Baked French Toast with Caramel Glaze

Feb 29, 2012

Baked French Toast with Caramel Glaze

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I really enjoy french toast, but I tend to be a bit picky about it as well. I don't like it too "eggy" and definitely not soggy, plus I'm always wondering if it's cooked enough in the middle. For this reason, the concept of a baked french toast has really appealed to me. My thinking was that if it's baked in the oven, then for sure it would be cooked through. So after searching through probably 30 different french toast recipes online, I found one that accommodated my tastes.

Baked french toast

INGREDIENTS:

    • 1 16 oz. loaf of Italian bread
    • 6 eggs
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 tsp. cinnamon
    • 1 T vanilla
    • 1/2 cup of butter, melted
    • 3/4 cup of brown sugar, packed

Pecan topping

      • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
      • 4 T butter, melted
      • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

      Caramel glaze (from Pillsbury Annual Recipes 2010)

  • 2 T butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 T skim milk
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Slice bread into 1 1/2 inch slices and lay them flat in a 9x13 inch casserole pan.

Baked French Toast with Caramel Glaze, Joyful Homemaking

Mix eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla in a bowl and then pour the mixture over the bread slices.

Baked French Toast with Caramel Glaze, Joyful Homemaking

Cover and refrigerate. After a couple of hours flip the bread slices over so they will soak up the remaining egg mixture, then let sit over night or for at least four or so hours.
Now here is where I did things a little differently, I took the soaked slices out of the pan and stacked them on a plate while I washed and dried the pan (the reason I did this was because the first two times I made this, I ended up with a layer of egg on the bottom of the pan which I did not want).

Baked French Toast with Caramel Glaze, Joyful Homemaking

Mix the melted butter and brown sugar together and pour into the bottom of the greased casserole dish, then lay your soaked bread slices back in on top of the mixture.

 Baked French Toast with Caramel Glaze, Joyful Homemaking

Mix pecans, melted butter and brown sugar together, and then dabble over the top of the french toast slices. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

Baked French Toast with Caramel Glaze, Joyful Homemaking
 
 
 
 
 
 
Baked French Toast with Caramel Glaze, Joyful Homemaking

Baked French Toast with Caramel Glaze

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Cook Time:45 mins
Total Time:45 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz. loaf of Italian bread
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 T vanilla
  • 1/2 cup of butter melted
  • 3/4 cup of brown sugar packed
  • Pecan topping
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 4 T butter melted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • Caramel glaze:
  • 2 T butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 T milk
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted

Instructions

  • Slice bread into 1 1/2 inch slices and lay them flat in a 9×13 inch casserole pan.
  • Mix eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla in a bowl and then pour the mixture over the bread slices.
  • Cover and refrigerate. After a couple of hours flip the bread slices over so they will soak up the remaining egg mixture, then let sit over night or for at least four or so hours.
  • Now here is where I did things a little differently, I took the soaked slices out of the pan and stacked them on a plate while I washed and dried the pan (the reason I did this was because the first two times I made this, I ended up with a layer of egg on the bottom of the pan which I did not want).
  • Mix the melted butter and brown sugar together and pour into the bottom of the greased casserole dish, then lay your soaked bread slices back in on top of the mixture.
  • Mix pecans, melted butter and brown sugar together, and then dabble over the top of the french toast slices. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
  • To make the glaze, melt the butter in a little pan, and stir in the brown sugar. Heat to boiling while stirring, and boil for two minutes, and then stir in the milk and bring to a boil again. Remove from heat and let cool, then stir in the powdered sugar. I had to add more than the 1 Tablespoon of milk to get a glazing consistency especially if it sits for a few minutes. When the french toast is done baking and you are ready to serve, drizzle the glaze over each slice.
Servings: 6

To make the glaze, melt the butter in a little pan, and stir in the brown sugar. Heat to boiling while stirring, and boil for two minutes, and then stir in the milk and bring to a boil again. Remove from heat and let cool, then stir in the powdered sugar. I had to add more than the 1 Tablespoon of milk to get a glazing consistency especially if it sits for a few minutes. When the french toast is done baking and you are ready to serve, drizzle the glaze over each slice.

Baked French Toast with Caramel Glaze, Joyful Homemaking

This was so scrumptious, chewy and sweet on the bottom, and with the glaze on top there is no need for syrup. The pecans were toasted and crunchy,  just delicious.

baked french toast

Hope you enjoy!

Modified from Southington Patch

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  1. TheeFireWife says

    February 29, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    This looks delicious, although it's also a form of torture with the whole "I gave up sweets for lent" thing. On my calendar, Easter breakfast. Done. Thanks!

    p.s.- found you from WFMW

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  2. Carrie says

    February 29, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    YUM YUM!!! The glaze looks like an added bonus!!

    Reply
  3. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says

    February 29, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    WOW! Just pinned this bad boy for a future brunch. I think it is a great thing to serve for Easter morning. Thank you for sharing it.

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

    Reply
  4. Lady Behind The Curtain says

    February 29, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    I would love it if you came by CAST PARTY WEDNESDAY and shared your recipe with us. Thanks, I hope to see you there!
    ---Sheryl---
    http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/cast-party-wednesday-link-party-30/

    Reply
  5. Leah Koenig says

    February 29, 2012 at 8:43 pm

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  6. Leah Koenig says

    February 29, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    O my goodness! This looks amazing... My mouth is watering! I love baked french toast. I especially love french toast made from french bread instead of regular old, hum drum, everyday bread. Can't wait to try this recipe! Just pinned it!
    Found you on Fabric Bows and More
    Visiting from Well Rounded, leahkoenig.blogspot.com

    Reply
  7. mjskit says

    March 2, 2012 at 1:53 am

    WOW! This is my kind of French Toast! What a great Sunday Brunch - hearty, sweet and oh so tasty!

    Reply
  8. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    March 2, 2012 at 2:01 am

    This looks sooooo incredibly yummy!!! My kiddos are gonna be getting this served soon!!! Would LOVE for you to link up to our Uncommonly Yours link party! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Bonnie@ Uncommon
    http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com

    Reply
  9. Lisa ~ The SweetTalk Shop says

    March 2, 2012 at 2:59 am

    I love french toast. I do it the easy way, let Crackle Barrel make. LOL. I pinned this recipe in case I get adventurous and decide to give it a try. Cause is sure looks better than anything CB's ever made.

    Reply
  10. Digital Scrapbooking Made Easy says

    March 2, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    Yum!!! I'd love to have you link this up at my party! Thanks for sharing! (http://scrapbookingez.blogspot.com/2012/03/anything-goes-linky-party.html)

    Reply
  11. Rustown Mom says

    March 3, 2012 at 12:06 am

    i am printing this off and plan on trying it for Easter breakfast - looks so good!

    Reply
  12. - E says

    March 3, 2012 at 3:09 am

    Completely agree with the others on this one - Easter morning breakfast done! My husband has given up sweets for Lent, so I think this might be a nice little surprise for him. Thanks for the easy to follow instructions, too. Yum yum!

    Reply
  13. Miz Helen says

    March 3, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    Oh my goodness Margo,
    This is dessert right? Your Baked French Toast looks like a delicious treat for breakfast. Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  14. Rhondi ~ Big Mama's Home Kitchen says

    March 3, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    I'm picky about my french toast too. This looks perfect and delicious! Stopped by from Sweets for a Saturday linky party.

    Reply
  15. Erin says

    March 3, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    This looks AMAZING!!!

    Reply
  16. Mindie Hilton says

    March 4, 2012 at 1:38 am

    I just made french toast this morning, but it didn't look that good. Oh baby that looks incredible.

    Reply
  17. Alicia Yamashita says

    March 4, 2012 at 3:00 am

    Oh my gosh, that looks SOOO amazingly yummy!

    Reply
  18. Addicted to Recipes says

    March 4, 2012 at 3:48 am

    What a great idea to bake your french toast...I've never thought of that! And having suffered through too many soggy french toast breakfasts, I will be trying out your recipe. Thank you so much!

    Would love for you to join my first link party: http://iamaddictedtorecipes.blogspot.com/p/link-party.html

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  19. Jenn says

    March 5, 2012 at 2:38 am

    Oh wow - this sounds heavenly!

    Reply
  20. Shari Valicenti says

    March 5, 2012 at 3:31 am

    Can't wait to try this French Toast AND Caramel...Terrific!

    Reply
  21. Lisa says

    March 5, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Oh my gosh, that's dessert for breakfast! Looks amazing!

    Reply
  22. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says

    March 5, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    French toast is our favorite breakfast, but I never make it fast enough for the family! I can't wait to try this recipe! I'd love for you to stop over and share this at Mix it up Monday:

    http://www.flourmewithlove.com/2012/03/mix-it-up-monday.html

    I hope to see you soon ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says

      March 6, 2012 at 4:22 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday and I hope you'll stop back soon ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  23. Mary ~ says

    March 5, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Wow, this looks so good, PINNING! I saw your share at Singing Three Little Birds/Inspire Me Monday link party. Glad I clicked on your share, new follower. Looking forward to making the French Toast soon! Cheers ~ Mary (SweetLittleBluebird.com)

    Reply
  24. Elsa says

    March 5, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    I feel the same way about French toast. I also bake mine because I think they cook through better. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  25. Patti says

    March 6, 2012 at 1:38 am

    This looks delish and certainly made my mouth water!

    Reply
  26. Melissa Bo says

    March 6, 2012 at 3:34 am

    This looks so good. Ive been looking for a good French Toast recipe!
    Following you from "Melt in your Mouth" blog hop!

    Reply
  27. CailinMarie says

    March 6, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    wow, that looks amazing. For medical reasons my husband is vegan and so I keep the house fairly close to his diet requirements but how this makes me want to run over to a girlfriend's for a treat!

    Reply
  28. Kristen says

    March 6, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Looks delicious!

    Reply
  29. Erin Alldredge says

    March 6, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    Hubby absolutely loves french toast and Caramel so this looks like a winning combination. I'd love it if you stopped by my link part to share this.
    http://acraftycook.blogspot.com/2012/03/1-month-of-fun-march-link-party.html

    Reply
  30. Addicted to Recipes says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:28 am

    Thanks for linking up to the Scrumptious Sunday link party at http://iamaddictedtorecipes.blogspot.com

    I will be choosing three recipes this weekend and will be featuring them on my blog and Facebook page:
    http://www.facebook.com/AddictedToRecipes

    Will see you again soon! Thank you again!

    Reply
  31. The Country Cook says

    March 9, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    Hi Margo! Just wanted you to know that your recipe is featured over on Weekend Potluck (yes, again!) lol. You know we love your recipes over there! Hope you have a wonderful weekend ๐Ÿ™‚
    http://www.thecountrycook.net/2012/03/weekend-potluck-8.html#more

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  32. SerenaB says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    This looks amazing! I found you over at The Country Cook! Congratulations on being featured on The Weekend Potluck! What a wonderful site you have I look forward to reading more!

    Reply
  33. The Better Baker says

    March 10, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    WOWZERS! The photo jumped right out and bit me...MUST MAKE SOON!

    Reply
  34. De - aka, Denise or Neoma Denise says

    March 22, 2012 at 1:13 am

    We tried this a couple days ago - WOW! Delicious. Definately a keeper recipe for sure.

    Reply
  35. Margo says

    March 25, 2012 at 12:08 am

    Oh my goodness, you are absolutely right! I will change it in my post. Thanks!

    Reply
  36. Laura Bauman says

    March 24, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    Hi there!! This look SO good and I am actually getting ready to start making them for tomorrow morning.. one thing I notice is that your recipe calls for "French" bread and your picture actually shows "Italian" bread. I honestly haven't read all the comments to see if someone else pointed that out but I am guessing Italian is right since French loaves are pretty skinny. Anyway, I thought I would say something! I am pretty excited to try these tomorrow!

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  37. Terry says

    March 26, 2012 at 1:20 am

    Yummy! I love French toast but it doesn't look nearly as good as your pictures! Please come on over and link up at my party going on now, Sunday Blog Love. Have a super weekend!

    Reply
  38. Jean says

    March 29, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    the recipe sounds great. i am also a home schooling mother. always glad to find another.

    Reply
  39. Laura Bauman says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    I just wanted to say that it was DELICIOUS!!! 5 STARS ALL THE WAY!! Making again soon!

    Reply

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