A delightful twist on classic French toast, featuring a rich caramel pecan filling.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Preheating ensures even cooking and the perfect texture.
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved, then mix in the chopped pecans. Remove from heat and set aside.
Stir constantly to prevent the sugar from burning.
Lightly grease a baking sheet with butter. Arrange the bread slices on the sheet and bake for 5 minutes until lightly toasted. Remove and set aside.
Toasting the bread helps it hold up better when soaked in the batter.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Dip half of the toasted bread slices into the mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
Use a shallow dish for easier dipping.
Spread a generous amount of the caramel pecan filling onto the dipped bread slices. Top with another slice of bread dipped in the batter to form a sandwich.
Press gently to ensure the filling stays in place.
Place the assembled sandwiches back on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes until golden and heated through.
Check halfway through to ensure even baking.
Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving. Enjoy your delicious Caramel Pecan Stuffed French Toast!
Serve with fresh fruit or a drizzle of maple syrup for added flavor.