Holiday Morning French Toast Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Slice egg knot rolls into 1-inch slices, you should be able to get three slices from each roll. If using French bread loaf, slice into 20 1-inch slices. Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9x13 inch baking dish overlapping the slices a bit.
• 2. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Beat with an electric mixer or wisk until well blended, but not too bubbly.
• 3. Pour egg mixture over the bread slices, making sure they are all covered evenly.
• 4. Spoon some of the mixture in between each bread slice.
• 5. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
• 6. In the morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all praline ingredients until well blended.
• 7. Spread praline topping evenly over the bread slices getting some in between slices.
• 8. Bake for 40 minutes in a preheated oven until puffy and light golden brown.
• 9. Serve with your favorite maple syrup. Enjoy!!

Steps:

• Combine brown sugar, butter, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Add apples and raisins, toss to coat well.
• Spread apple mixture evenly over bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Arrange slices of bread on top.
• Mix eggs, milk, vanilla, and remaining cinnamon until well blended. Pour over bread, soaking bread completely.
• Cover and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.
• Bake, covered with aluminum foil, in a preheated 375° oven for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Serve warm.
• For an eye-catching presentation, loosen edges of baking dish and invert onto a large serving platter.