Brunch-Worthy Caramel Pecan French Toast Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 thick slices brioche bread
• 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon butter, divided
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 275 F.

2. 2

   Place the bread slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3. 3

   Bake the bread for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Melt ¼ cup of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

5. 5

   Add the milk and brown sugar, whisking to combine the ingredients.

6. 6

   Lightly boil for 3 minutes or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.

7. 7

   Add the salt and pecans and cook for 1 minute more. Remove the sauce from the heat and set aside.

8. 8

   Crack the eggs into a medium-sized bowl along with the cream and cinnamon.

9. 9

   Whisk the batter thoroughly.

10. 10

    Using tongs, dip the bread liberally, one piece at a time, into the batter. Place coated bread slices back on the baking sheet.

11. 11

    Melt the oil and remaining tablespoon of butter in a frying pan.

12. 12

    Working in batches as necessary, cook the French toast over medium heat on one side until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

13. 13

    Flip the French toast slices and fry until browned on the opposite side, another 2 to 3 minutes.

14. 14

    Portion the French toast out onto plates and serve with the caramel pecan sauce.