It’s time for Group B’s reveal in the Secret Recipe Club. While I normally post with Group D each month, I have the pleasure of joining in with Suzanne’s posse today. Suzanne is one of the wonderful hostesses that helps me work the magic of the SRC behind the scenes. If it wasn’t for her and the other 3 fantastic hostesses helping me, this club definitely wouldn’t be possible.
The blog I was assigned to is A Spoonful of Thyme. Kathy is the mastermind behind this blog, which is filled with delicious recipes. Some of the yummy options that caught my eye were Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, Chicken and Cheddar Stuffed Poblanos and German Chocolate Cupcakes. I finally settled on a Paula Deen recipe she had posted though. Praline French Toast.
I’m a huge fan of Paula’s so I was hooked as soon as I seen this casserole. And it didn’t disappoint. It turned out so sweet and yummy, with a wonderful crunch from the nuts and sugar on top. The only thing I did differently was make it a bit healthier by omitting the butter it called for. While there is certainly nothing wrong with butter, I use quite a bit of it in my cooking, I just thought it really wasn’t necessary. It turned out perfectly and will be a welcome addition to our menu from now on.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 slices soft bread, 1 inch thick
- Topping
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Directions
- Generously butter a 8 x 8 inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, half and half, maple syrup, and sugar.
- Place the bread slices in the prepared casserole dish and pour the egg mixture over the bread.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let soak overnight in the refrigerator. Or if time is short, allow to soak at least one hour before baking.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with the sugar and pecans. Drizzle with syrup and return to oven.
- Bake for an additional 15 to 25 minutes until the casserole is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
For more information on the Secret Recipe Club, including a list of participating bloggers, featured recipes from members, and instructions on how to join visit the Secret Recipe Club website!
Check out my previous Secret Recipe Club posts: English Muffin Bread, Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Fresh Strawberry Pie with Shortbread Crust, Cherry Delight Breakfast Cake, Sweet Potato Crepes, Peanut Butter Popcorn, Peanut Butter Banana Muffins, Corn Chowder, Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies, Potato Frittata, Pumpkin Cookies with Brown Sugar Glaze, Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts, Fudgy Cocoa Brownies, White Chocolate Cherry Cookies, Cinnamon Chip Banana Bread, and White Chocolate Chex Nut Clusters
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I am so happy that you like the Praline French Toast. It is perfect for a special brunch or weekend treat!
That looks like ooey, gooey, nutty deliciousness. What a wonderful choice!
That looks SO good. I am a lover of french toast, but never thought to make a sauce like that to put on the top. Thanks for sharing!
This looks so delicious! Wow! :-) Coming over to visit from Melt in your Mouth Monday. Please stop by and link it up with my "Try a New Recipe Tuesday!" I'd love to have you join us. :-)
Now that looks like some serious French toast!
This looks SERIOUSLY delicious! My mouth is watering. Thank you for sharing.
Kristina
chappelofloveblog.com
I love Paula Deen recipes, I am always drawn to them. I bake a ton with butter and am recently into looking for non butter options. This toast looks great and perfect for a sunday morning :)
yummy! I just made my first french toast bake like that a few weeks ago. Yours looks better though :o) Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays at Nap-Time Creations. Just wanted to let you know that I just opened a shabby apply $50 giveaway and would love for you to get chance to enter!
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Hi April,
Your Praline French Toast looks like dessert, awesome!
Happy Valentine Day!
Miz Helen
SRC Group B
Oh my this looks fantastic! A must have at sunday brunch. I found you on fantastical sharing of recipes linky party!
Looks so good! Nice pick for SRC
Hope you are having a great Valentine weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
I love that it's made as a casserole. It makes it easy to cook for the whole family instead of just cooking a few pieces at a time. Looks delicious!
This looks really, really yummy!!
We are hosting our link party and would like to invite you to link up with us. The party goes live tonight. http://www.thebusybhive.blogspot.com/ Hope to see you there.
Thanks!
The Busy Bee's,
Myrna and Joye.
It looks GREAT !!
Just looking at the photo and I'm already hungry!
We love this casserole Winnie, hope you do to if you get to try it. :)