FRENCH TOAST WITH PEARS, BRIE, AND CINNAMON

French Toast With Pears, Brie, and Cinnamon image

A delicious twist on french toast that can be made-ahead and chilled for up to 24 hours. Great for brunch, holidays, and special occasions.

Provided by akgrown

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 medium pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons butter
14 -16 slices French bread (half-inch slices, about 1 loaf)
8 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cheese thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups milk
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Grease a 9x13 baking dish; set aside. In a large skillet cook pears, brown sugar, and rosemary in 2 T butter over medium heat for 4-5 mins or until pears are tender.
Arrange 7 or 8 bread slices in a single layer in prepared dish. Spoon pear mixture and arrange Brie on bread slices. Top each stack with a bread slice. Brush bread with melted butter.
Combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over bread. In a medium bowl whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Slowly pour over bread slices. Cover and chill for 1-24 hours.
Preheat oven to 375°F Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 mins or until edges are puffed and golden. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve warm with maple syrup, berries, and honey, or cranberry conserve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.7, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 133.6, Sodium 1039.8, Carbohydrate 80.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 14.9, Protein 20.9