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pecan pie french toast

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter
Las Vegas, NV

Imagine filling the kitchen with wonderful aromas when you make this heavenly mixture of butter,brown sugar and pecans, sandwiched in cinnamon swirl bread, dipped in a custard and baked to make a mouthwatering breakfast treat!You can do it if you use delicious Pepperidge Farm Cinnamon Swirl Bread my favorite- or use your own homemade.

(1 rating)
yield 8 servings
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For pecan pie french toast

  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans
  • 16 slice
    cinnamon bread
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • powdered sugar, for garnish

How To Make pecan pie french toast

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350^ In a heavy bottomed 1 quart saucepan heat the butter and brown sugar over medium heat to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the pecans. Lightly spray a baking sheet with butter. Place the bread slices onto the baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes or until the bread is lightly toasted on both sides.
  • 2
    Beat the milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk. Dip 8 bread slices into the milk mixture and place onto a baking sheet. Spread about 1 Tablespoon pecan mixture onto each dipped bread slice. Dip the remaining slices into the milk mixture and place over the pecan mixture to form sandwiches.
  • 3
    Bake for 20 minutes or until the sandwiches are lightly browned. Sprinkle with the powdered sugar.
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