Ready or not, you can feast on this French toast frenzy at the drop of a dime. It's a sweet treat that can be made ahead of time and then frozen.
Always-Ready French Toast
Always-Ready French Toast
Ingredients
For 10 people
9eggs
3 cup(s) light cream
1/3 cup(s) sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) rum flavored extract
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon(s) spices, nutmeg, ground
243/4 inch thick french bread slices
1 1/2 cup(s) packed brown sugar
1/2 cup(s) light corn syrup
1/2 cup(s) water
1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine
Directions
In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Mix in cream, sugar, rum extract if desired, vanilla and nutmeg. Place the bread in a single layer in two well-greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Pour the egg mixture over bread in each pan. Turn bread over to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20-22 minutes or until golden.
Meanwhile, for syrup, bring brown sugar, corn syrup and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Add pecans and butter; simmer 2 minutes longer. Serve with the French toast.