Sticky Bun French Toast

At Castle Marne, the bed-and- breakfast operated by Diane and Jim Peiker, this baked French toast with a sticky bun topping is very popular with the guests. It's also very easy to make. You can start it the night before and have it ready to bake in the morning.

About 1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) butter or margarine

1 sourdough baguette (8 oz.), cut diagonally in 1-inch-thick slices

5 large eggs

1 cup half-and-half (light cream)

1 cup milk

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon light corn syrup

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Step 1

Lightly butter a 9- by 13-inch pan. Lay baguette slices on a cut side in a single layer in pan, squeezing if needed to make them fit. In a blender or in a bowl with a whisk, whirl or beat eggs, half-and-half, milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla to blend well. Pour egg mixture over bread to moisten evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 or up to 24 hours.

Step 2

In a 1- to 2-quart pan over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup butter with brown sugar, corn syrup, and pecans until butter melts. Uncover bread mixture and spread slices evenly with the butter mixture, using all of it.

Step 3

Bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven until topping is browned and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Scoop portions into bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 461Calories from Fat 51

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g40%

Saturated Fat 11g56%
Cholesterol 221mg74%
Sodium 418mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 46g16%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Protein 12g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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