French Toast Baked in Honey Pecan Sauce

Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with this decadent French Toast Baked in Honey Pecan Sauce. Perfect for weekend brunches or holiday mornings, this recipe transforms thick slices of brioche or challah into a custard-soaked masterpiece baked to golden perfection. The show-stopping feature? A luscious honey pecan sauce, made with butter, brown sugar, and crunchy pecans, caramelizing into a rich, sticky glaze as it bakes. Flip it out of the dish for a stunning presentation that ensures every bite is soaked in nutty, sugary goodness. With warm notes of cinnamon and vanilla throughout, this easy baked French toast is both a feast for the eyes and the palate. Serve it straight from the oven to delight your guests and make an unforgettable morning!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 slices Thick-cut bread (e.g., brioche or challah)
• 6 Large eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup Pecans, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the honey and brown sugar until fully combined and bubbly. Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped pecans.

Step 3

Spread the honey pecan mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Arrange the slices of bread in a single layer over the honey pecan mixture in the baking dish, slightly overlapping if needed.

Step 6

Slowly pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring all slices are evenly soaked. If time permits, let it sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb the custard.

Step 7

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.

Step 9

Once baked, let the French toast cool slightly for 5 minutes. Carefully invert the baking dish onto a large serving platter so the honey pecan sauce is on top.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1731.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4488.7

Total Fat 301.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 127.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1760.6mg	0%
Sodium 2060.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 366.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 217.9g
Protein 97.2g	0%

Vitamin D 454.7IU	0%
Calcium 1088.7mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 2078.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.4%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 32.0%