pecan pie french toast

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Jan 16, 2012

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.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 16 slices cinnamon bread
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • - powdered sugar, for garnish

How To Make pecan pie french toast

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 3
    Bake for 20 minutes or until the sandwiches are lightly browned. Sprinkle with the powdered sugar.

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