NUTTY FRENCH TOAST

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This sweet breakfast treat is a cross of caramel rolls and French toast. It's easy to begin the night before. In the morning, just spread on the nutty topping and bake as you are getting ready for the day. -Mavis Diment, Marcus, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

12 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Place bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon; pour over the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and syrup until smooth; spread over bread. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 783 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 267mg cholesterol, Sodium 877mg sodium, Carbohydrate 97g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.