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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (315g) Recipe makes 8 servings
Calories 601
Calories from Fat 195		(32%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 21.7g	33%
	Saturated Fat 11.6g	58%
	Monounsaturated Fat 6.7g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 133mg		44%
Sodium 1039mg		43%
Potassium 401mg		11%
Total Carbohydrate 80.1g		26%
	Dietary Fiber 5.5g	21%
	Sugars 14.9g
Protein 20.9g		41%
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French Toast With Pears, Brie, and Cinnamon

Recipe #177543 | 1¼ hours | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: akgrown
Jul 13, 2006

A delicious twist on french toast that can be made-ahead and chilled for up to 24 hours. Great for brunch, holidays, and special occasions.

SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

3 medium pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons butter
14-16 slices French bread (half-inch slices, about 1 loaf)
8 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cheese thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups milk
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1
Grease a 9x13 baking dish; set aside. In a large skillet cook pears, brown sugar, and rosemary in 2 T butter over medium heat for 4-5 mins or until pears are tender.
2
Arrange 7 or 8 bread slices in a single layer in prepared dish. Spoon pear mixture and arrange Brie on bread slices. Top each stack with a bread slice. Brush bread with melted butter.
3
Combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over bread. In a medium bowl whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Slowly pour over bread slices. Cover and chill for 1-24 hours.
4
Preheat oven to 375°F Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 mins or until edges are puffed and golden. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve warm with maple syrup, berries, and honey, or cranberry conserve.

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From: dbihlman

On Jan 5, 2009

I made this for guests over the holidays and it was a hit! I made it exactly as submitted. The pears and rosemary are a great combination. The leftovers heated up nicely the next day in the microwave. Some guests suggested syrup with the leftovers and that tasted great too. Thanks for an awesome recipe!

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From: Ducissa

On Oct 13, 2008

Delicious! Make it exactly as written and was wonderful. I like the fruit and cheese so much that next time I will make it without the Rosemary. The Rosemary is very good, but I like the fruit better. It cooked to perfection with a drip pan underneath to catch the drips of egg and milk toward the end of the cooktime. Will make again.

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From: twissis

On Aug 6, 2006

I made half this recipe for myself & a brunch guest using Ciabatta bread. I "dusted" it w/powd sugar & served w/crisp bacon. There are not enough stars to do this recipe justice. It is simply divine! Simple in its easy prep & spectacular for its taste & company-worthy presentation. It is by far the best breakfast casserole I've made & will be repeated often. Thx for posting this great recipe! Yum!

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From: Baby Kato

On Jul 30, 2006

Akgrown, this was just wonderful. I scaled it down for one serving, it worked great and was very easy to make. The pears, brown sugar and rosemary, work really well together. Adding the brie cheese takes the dish to a new level. I enjoyed this sweet french toast dish very much. Thank you so much for sharing.

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