OVEN FRENCH TOAST WITH NUT TOPPING

Oven French Toast with Nut Topping image

Baked French toast makes a special morning brunch so easy! -Donna Justin, Sparta, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 loaf (12 ounces) French bread, cut in 1-inch slices
8 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
TOPPING:
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1-1/3 cups chopped pecans, walnuts or hickory nuts

Steps:

Fill a well-greased 13x9-in. baking dish with bread slices to within 1/2 in. of top; set aside. , In blender, combine the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and mace; cover and process until blended. Pour over bread slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Meanwhile, combine topping ingredients. Spread over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until puffed and golden, 50-55 minutes. (Cover with foil if top browns too quickly.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 749 calories, Fat 44g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 268mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.