Best Hummingbird Farms Lavender French Toast Bake Recipes

Paula Dean's Baked French Toast Casserole image

Provided by PACE6634

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 dash salt
1/2 lb butter, softened at room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices.
Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine all ingredients for the Praline Topping in a medium bowl and blend well. Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.
Serve with maple syrup.

Hummingbird Farms Lavender French Toast Bake image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 large loaf soft white Italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices, crusts removed (may use soft French bread)
5 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar
pure maple syrup

Steps:

In a small saucepan, over med-low heat, warm cream and lavender for 5 minutes or until steaming.
Remove from heat and let cool while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
In another small saucepan, over medium heat, combine brown sugar, butter, and maple syrup, stirring until smooth and sugar has dissolved.
Pour into 13 x 9 inch glass baking dish.
Arrange bread slices in a single layer on top, pushing the slices tightly together.
In a big bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Strain cream mixture through a fine sieve into egg mixture, discarding lavender; whisk to combine.
Pour evenly over bread.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°; meanwhile, let casserole stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Uncover and bake for 35-40 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown.
Serve hot, with a sprinkling of powdered sugar and a light drizzle of maple syrup.