Praline-Pecan French Toast 1 (16-oz.) French bread loaf 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons maple syrup 3/4 cup chopped pecans 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cut 10 (1-inch-thick) slices of bread. Reserve remaining bread for another use. Stir together brown sugar and next 2 ingredients; pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Whisk together eggs and next 4 ingredients. Arrange bread slices over pecans; pour egg mixture over bread. Cover and chill 8 hours. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake bread 35 to 37 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately. Back to Breakfast Recipes