Description
Our delightful Overnight Walnut French Toast – a breakfast sensation that combines the richness of cinnamon-spiced custard, with the nutty goodness of walnuts and the sweetness of delicious maple syrup. The overnight preparation ensures that each of the flavors meld and intensify and makes the morning breakfast for the family a snap to get on the table.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 loaves of French bread diced into 1 inch cubes
1 cup half & half
2 cups milk - skim, whole or 2%
8 eggs
1 tsp. Madagascar Double Strength Vanilla Extract
1 tsp. Saigon Cinnamon – ground
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 teaspoons sugar
Topping:
In small saucepan place the following:
1 stick butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tbsps. Pure maple syrup
1 cup chopped walnuts – you can use pecans if you prefer.
Directions:
Spray 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or butter bottom and sides well. Place bread in baking dish evenly. Mix all other ingredients and pour over bread cubes. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator the next morning about 30 minutes before cooking to allow the baking dish to warm up a bit.
Gently melt topping ingredients and evenly pour over the top of the French toast mixture. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes, let cool for 5 minutes and serve. Excellent variations included canned pumpkin or pumpkin pie spice, diced cinnamon apples or other firm fruits like pears. I have made this recipe many, many times with all sorts of variations using the base recipe.
Works well in individual ramekins for a delightful presentation.
