All the rich flavors of classic bread pudding meet French toast in this easy Pecan Praline French Toast Bake. Fully loaded with pralines and spices, there is enough sugar to make it a treat, without sending you into a sugar crash mid-morning.
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 557kcal
Ingredients
1loaf French breadpreferably 1-2 days old, cut into 1-inch cubes, about 8-9 cups worth
6eggs
2/3cupmilk
2/3cupheavy cream
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
1/4cuplight brown sugar
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoonground cinnamon
1/2teaspoonground nutmeg
2/3cupraisins
TOPPING INGREDIENTS
1/2cupbuttermelted
3/4cuppecanschopped
1/2cuplight brown sugar
1/2teaspooncinnamon
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside. Use a sharp knife to slice the bread into 1-inch thick pieces and then cut those pieces into 1-inch cubes. Place the bread in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, lightly whisk the eggs and add the milk, cream, vanilla, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk to combine and pour the liquids over the bread cubes.
Use a large spoon to gently stir and coat all the bread cubes. Add the raisins and toss once more to evenly distribute. Transfer the bread mixture to the prepared baking dish.
In a small glass bowl, melt the butter. Add the pecans and the brown sugar and stir to combine. Drizzle the sugared pecan mixture evenly over the bread in the baking dish. Cover with foil.
Bake for 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake an additional 20 minutes uncovered. The bread should be toasted golden brown and the pecan topping should be caramelized when it is done baking.