My coworker (thanks, Jaclyn!) made this fantastic prepare-ahead french toast for a potluck recently and I’ve made it twice since then. It’s that good, I promise. Here’s the recipe:
Part 1 (the night before breakfast!):
1 loaf cinnamon twist bread (around here it’s all about Semifreddi’s)
5 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup half & half
1 tsp vanilla
Combine all the wet ingredients. Spray a large casserole dish with nonstick spray. Cut the bread into 1″ slices and dip into the mixture (let ‘em get nice & soggy), and lay them in a single layer in the dish. Cover and store in the fridge overnight.
Part 2 (breakfast!):
1 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup light brown sugar
2 apples, cored and diced
1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Remove your dish from the fridge. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the butter, sugar & maple syrup. Sprinkle the apples pieces and nuts over your french toast. Spoon the sugary mixture over all that. Stick it in the oven for 40 minutes or so.
Enjoy!
