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Overnight Pecan Praline Croissant French Toast

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
14 hours
Total Time 15 hours 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 very large or 4 medium croissants
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Lightly grease a 9"x9" baking dish. Cut croissants in half and lay in baking dish, side by side, cut side up.
  • In mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup light brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, eggs and half and half. Pour brown sugar mixture over the croissants.
  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract and chopped pecans. Sprinkle pecan mixture over the croissants.
  • Cover and place French toast in refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake French toast for 35 - 40 minutes. Serve warm.