STRAWBERRY-HAZELNUT FRENCH TOAST

Strawberry-Hazelnut French Toast image

When my husband and I discovered this at a bed-and-breakfast in Arkansas, we bought the inn's cookbook so we could enjoy the same treat at home. We've changed the recipe a bit since then, but it still reminds us of that lovely B&B. -Lynn Daniel, Dallas, TX

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
10 slices French bread baguette (1 inch thick)
5 large eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur or hazelnut flavoring syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Sliced fresh strawberries and chopped hazelnuts

Steps:

In a microwave, melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup; stir until brown sugar is blended. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with bread., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, liqueur and vanilla; pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until top is puffed, edges are golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with strawberries and hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.