Brown Sugar French Toast

Vegetarian
Health score
8%
Brown Sugar French Toast
45 min.
4
852kcal

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Start your morning with a decadent twist on a classic favorite: Brown Sugar French Toast. This indulgent dish combines the rich flavors of caramelized brown sugar and butter with the comforting texture of French bread, making it the ultimate treat for breakfast or brunch. Perfect for lazy weekends or special occasions, this recipe is vegetarian-friendly and designed to impress both family and guests alike.

What sets this French toast apart is its luscious caramel base, created by melting brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup into a gooey, sweet sauce. The bread slices soak up a velvety custard made from eggs, milk, and a hint of vanilla, ensuring every bite is moist and flavorful. Overnight refrigeration allows the bread to fully absorb the mixture, resulting in a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture when baked to golden perfection.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and a total of 852 calories per serving, this dish is as satisfying as it is easy to make. Whether you’re hosting a brunch gathering or simply treating yourself to a luxurious morning meal, Brown Sugar French Toast is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Its combination of sweet, buttery, and custardy flavors will leave everyone asking for seconds. Dive into this irresistible recipe and elevate your breakfast game to new heights!

Ingredients

  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • tablespoons plus 
  •  eggs 
  • loaf bread french cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1.5 cups milk 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Place first 3 ingredients in medium-size saucepan and heat over medium heat.
  2. Spray 13"x9" baking dish with non-stick vegetable oil.
  3. Pour hot mixture into baking dish.
  4. Place sliced bread over mixture and push bread slices closely together.
  5. Beat eggs; add milk and vanilla and mix slightly.
  6. Pour egg mixture over bread, covering each slice well.
  7. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, uncover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories852kcal
Protein9.75%
Fat35.05%
Carbs55.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.88
Glycemic Load
43.25
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
21.944347982821%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:852.01kcal
42.6%
Fat:33.61g
51.71%
Saturated Fat:18.54g
115.86%
Carbohydrates:119.12g
39.71%
Net Carbohydrates:116.92g
42.51%
Sugar:71.17g
79.07%
Cholesterol:276.59mg
92.2%
Sodium:919.63mg
39.98%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.13%
100%
Protein:21.04g
42.08%
Selenium:48.24µg
68.92%
Vitamin B1:0.79mg
52.75%
Vitamin B2:0.82mg
47.95%
Folate:150.25µg
37.56%
Phosphorus:315.39mg
31.54%
Iron:5.27mg
29.28%
Manganese:0.58mg
29.03%
Vitamin B3:5.03mg
25.17%
Calcium:249.35mg
24.93%
Vitamin A:1154.32IU
23.09%
Vitamin B12:1.03µg
17.2%
Vitamin B5:1.62mg
16.23%
Zinc:2.22mg
14.77%
Vitamin D:2.11µg
14.04%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14%
Magnesium:55.33mg
13.83%
Potassium:411.7mg
11.76%
Copper:0.22mg
10.95%
Vitamin E:1.49mg
9.94%
Fiber:2.2g
8.8%
Vitamin K:3.13µg
2.98%
Source:My Recipes