Best Panera French Toast Recipes

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Provided by xpnsve

Categories Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 -8 slices panera cinnamon raisin bread
6 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
4 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1 dash nutmeg
1/2 cup light brown sugar

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F
Generously butter a 13" x 9" baking pan.
Butter both sides of bread and place in the baking pan, covering the bottom of the pan.
In a bowl, toss pecans with brown sugar and distribute over the bread.
Drizzle corn syrup over pecans.
In a bowl, mix eggs, vanilla, half-and-half, milk, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Pour evenly over bread slices. Let baking pan rest 15 to 30 minutes before putting in the oven.
Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, until brown.
Invert on serving tray, cut into squares and enjoy piping hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.1, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 199.6, Sodium 292.2, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 22.1, Protein 11.2

Panera French Toast Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by lisajesselson

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 thick slices cinnamon raisin bread
4 T melted butter
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 large eggs
1 Tbs honey
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

whisk together milk, cream, eggs, honey, vanilla, and salt dip one slice at a time and turn after 15 sec. place in a large skillet over med heat with 1 Tbs melted butter sprinkle with cinnamon on both sides cook about 2 min on each side or until center is solid and sides are golden brown