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December 21, 2016 · 56 Comments

Baked Turtle French Toast

Breakfast· Recipe Archive

Baked Turtle French Toast Golden brown french toast topped with pecan chips, mini chocolate chips, caramel and chocolate sauce.

Baked Turtle French Toast

Anyone that has followed my blog knows how much I love a good breakfast.

Nutritionists say a good breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

It jumpstarts your metabolism and fuels your body with the necessary energy to get your brain ready for learning and your muscles for getting through a rough day.

I love a good turtle recipe. And I love anything that combines caramel and chocolate. I even have a tag for it on the blog.

Combining these wonderful flavors with a good toasted waffle is genius.

I just wish I had thought of it first!

These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 1 batch of caramel sauce
  • 1 batch of chocolate sauce
  • 1 loaf of your favorite bread
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 2 T. sugar
  • 1 t. ground cinnamon
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • cinnamon sugar mixture
  • 1/2 cup pecan chips
  • 1 pint strawberries sliced
  • whip cream
  • powdered sugar for dusting
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

These are the INSTRUCTIONS For preparation:

  • Make your sauces and set aside.
  • Whisk together your eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Set aside.
  • Pour enough caramel sauce into the bottom of a 10×16 inch shallow baking dish.
  • Put a layer of bread slices on top of the caramel sauce. Pour half the milk and egg mixture over the bread.
  • Put another layer of bread on top of the first layer. Pour the rest of the egg-milk mixture over that. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top.
  • At this point you can put the French toast in the fridge (assuming that you’re doing this the night before) or you can pop the dish in a 350 degree oven. Bake until the eggs and milk are no longer runny and have set up.
  • After you take the French toast out of the oven, dust with powdered sugar and drizzle the chocolate sauce over the entire baking dish. Top with strawberries, mini chocolate chips, whipped cream and pecans.
  • Serve this Turtle French toast warm

The fresh seasonal fruit adds another texture and brings out the cinnamon flavor.

The combination of flavors just never ends.

Well, even though this french toast is just a tiny bit, ok, a medium Bit, OK a lot decadent, they will still give you a jumpstart.

And if you are like me, a nap shortly after. Enjoy! (That nap!)

Baked Turtle French Toast Golden brown french toast topped with pecan chips, mini chocolate chips, caramel and chocolate sauce.

Baked Turtle French Toast

Baked Turtle French Toast. Golden brown french toast topped with pecan chips, mini chocolate chips, caramel and chocolate sauce. Garnished with fresh strawberries powdered sugar and whipped cream.
4.95 from 18 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, holiday
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Advanced
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Adjust Servings: 6
Calories: 385kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

  • 1 batch of caramel sauce
  • 1 batch of chocolate sauce
  • 1 loaf of your favorite bread
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 2 T. sugar
  • 1 t. ground cinnamon
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • cinnamon sugar mixture
  • 1/2 cup pecan chips
  • 1 pint strawberries sliced
  • whip cream
  • powdered sugar for dusting
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Make your sauces and set aside.
  • Whisk together your eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Set aside.
  • Pour enough caramel sauce into the bottom of a 10×16 inch shallow baking dish.
  • Put a layer of bread slices on top of the caramel sauce. Pour half the milk and egg mixture over the bread.
  • Put another layer of bread on top of the first layer. Pour the rest of the egg-milk mixture over that. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top.
  • At this point you can put the French toast in the fridge (assuming that you’re doing this the night before) or you can pop the dish in a 350 degree oven. Bake until the eggs and milk are no longer runny and have set up.
  • After you take the French toast out of the oven, dust with powdered sugar and drizzle the chocolate sauce over the entire baking dish. Top with strawberries, mini chocolate chips, whipped cream and pecans.
  • Serve this Turtle French toast warm.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 385kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 47g (16%) | Protein: 11g (22%) | Fat: 17g (26%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (45%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 192mg (64%) | Sodium: 362mg (15%) | Potassium: 235mg (7%) | Fiber: 0.07g | Sugar: 30g (33%) | Vitamin A: 700IU (14%) | Vitamin C: 0.8mg (1%) | Calcium: 140mg (14%) | Iron: 0mg
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  1. blankRoseann Hampton says

    December 10, 2018 at 8:12 PM

    This looks decadent! Thanks for sharing with us at The Blogger’s Pit Stop!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 10, 2018 at 9:00 PM

      Thank you Roseann. I love the party. Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  2. blankAmy @ The Quiet Homemaker says

    December 10, 2018 at 7:31 AM

    Oh my goodness this sounds CRAZY good! I love that you can make it the night before!

    Thanks for linking up @LiveLifeWell!

    Blessings,

    Amy

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 10, 2018 at 3:39 PM

      Thanks Amy. I love these french toast bakes. They remind me of coffee cake. Have a lovely week!

      Reply
  3. blankClaire Justine says

    December 9, 2018 at 1:37 AM

    I need to try this right now, yummy!! Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Creative Mondays. Have a lovely Sunday and I hope you can join us tomorrow 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 9, 2018 at 5:11 PM

      Thank you Claire. I am glad you like this french toast. Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  4. blankBeverly says

    December 7, 2018 at 7:25 PM

    Marilyn, this looks delicious! It’s going to be on my menu soon. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle. I’m featuring this at tomorrow’s party! See you there!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 7, 2018 at 8:22 PM

      Thank you Beverly. I am glad you are wanting to try it. You won’t be disappointed. And thank you so much for the feature. I am thrilled. I hope you have a lovely weekend!

      Reply
  5. blankDee | Grammy's Grid says

    December 6, 2018 at 12:53 PM

    Thanks so much Marilyn for partying with us at the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty and Giveaway! We hope to see you at our next party on Dec-19-2018.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 6, 2018 at 2:37 PM

      You are welcome Dee. I look forward to spreading the news! Enjoy your day!

      Reply
  6. blankChas Greener says

    December 5, 2018 at 9:06 AM

    Marilyn, all of your french toast recipes this week are to die for and I can’t wait to try them! I can feel the calories coming on right now but it’ll be so worth it! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 5, 2018 at 8:12 PM

      Thank you Chas. You are always so kind and supportive. Have a lovely week.

      Reply
  7. blankApril J Harris says

    December 4, 2018 at 3:29 PM

    Oh my goodness, that sure is decadent (but very delicious!) French Toast, Marilyn. I love chocolate and caramel together. Thank you for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope you are having a good week!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 4, 2018 at 7:34 PM

      This french toast is extra special because of the taste combination. The strawberries just put it over the top. Have a lovely week.

      Reply
  8. blankSamantha says

    December 3, 2018 at 1:10 PM

    This looks so so delicious! Perfect for lazy Sunday breakfast. I am going to put it on my menu plan for this week as I’m sure my kids will love it.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 3, 2018 at 6:34 PM

      Thank you Samantha for your vote of confidence. Have a lovely week

      Reply
  9. blankNancy W says

    December 2, 2018 at 5:40 PM

    This looks like a perfectly amazing French Toast!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 2, 2018 at 7:10 PM

      Thank you Nancy. Any french toast is #1 with my family. Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  10. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    December 2, 2018 at 3:18 PM

    Now that looks like an incredible treat! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – hope your week is great!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 2, 2018 at 4:19 PM

      You are welcome Helen. Gotta love your party! Different folks go to different parties! Have a lovely week!

      Reply
  11. blankAmy says

    December 2, 2018 at 2:37 AM

    We love breakfast at our house and this one sounds like a whole meal, and a delicious one!!!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 2, 2018 at 12:05 PM

      I love breakfast and we can eat it all day long. Some of them I agree are dessert, but that is ok once in a while. I am glad you enjoy this one. Have a lovely week.

      Reply
  12. blankBeverly says

    January 11, 2017 at 2:06 PM

    OMG, what a way to start the day. This sounds amazing. I need this to jump start my day.
    Thanks for sharing at Over The Moon party,
    Bev

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 12, 2017 at 8:38 PM

      Thank you Bev. It makes a great Sunday brunch and the grands will love it Have a great week!

      Reply
  13. blankMiz Helen says

    January 10, 2017 at 1:14 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing this amazing French Toast with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great day and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 10, 2017 at 3:13 PM

      Thank you for hosting every week so I can showcase my. It is one of the reasons I blog.

      Reply
  14. blankAileen Stewart says

    January 6, 2017 at 2:25 PM

    mmm. Looks delish.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 6, 2017 at 5:24 PM

      Thank you Aileen. Have a great week!

      Reply
  15. blankAudrey says

    January 6, 2017 at 11:13 AM

    I think this is one breakfast everyone in my house would love. Thanks for partying with us on #FridayFrivolity

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 6, 2017 at 5:23 PM

      You need to spoil them once in a while to seal the deal you are the Queen of Breakfast!

      Reply
  16. blankSandra L Garth says

    January 5, 2017 at 4:15 PM

    Seems like my healthy eating plan is all but forgotten!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 5, 2017 at 7:12 PM

      Mine too Sandra. But tomorrow is another day! Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  17. blankNikki Frank-Hamilton says

    January 5, 2017 at 1:15 PM

    This looks perfectly sinful! Just what I need in my life. It’s the time for decadent comfort food in this cold weather. And of course, it will give me a reason to heat up the house with my oven!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 5, 2017 at 7:10 PM

      I will be right over! Have a great week.

      Reply
  18. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    January 5, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    oh Marilyn you’re killin’ my diet!!! This looks so oh wow delicious! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 5, 2017 at 7:09 PM

      Sorry Helen, but you are in good company. Have a great week.

      Reply
  19. blankCamille says

    January 4, 2017 at 10:20 PM

    I just love French Toast! I will definitely try this. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 5, 2017 at 7:08 PM

      Camille thanks for stopping by and commenting. Have a great week!

      Reply
  20. blankHeidi says

    January 1, 2017 at 9:43 PM

    This looks sooo good! Pinning! Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 1, 2017 at 10:13 PM

      Thank you for the pin Heidi! I am glad you like it. Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  21. blankMother of 3 says

    December 27, 2016 at 8:15 PM

    Woah! That sounds SO good! Pinned.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 27, 2016 at 10:01 PM

      Thx Joann! Easy too. Thx for the pin!

      Reply
  22. blankSandy Sandmeyer says

    July 20, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    This looks so great, Marilyn, and I’m not even a fan of pecans! Thanks for being our fearless leader for the #AnythingGoes Link Party!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 20, 2015 at 9:10 PM

      Thanks Sandy! My mission is to entice! And the only good chiefs are the ones whose cohorts are extremely awesome! You and Sue need to pat each others back!

      Reply
  23. blankLou Lou Girls says

    July 20, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    I’m loving this! Pinned and tweeted! I always love your creations, thanks for sharing this with us at our party! I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm, we love seeing what you have been working on! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 20, 2015 at 7:42 PM

      Heya Kim! Thanks for dropping by. You know I’ll be there!

      Reply
  24. blankLucy says

    July 19, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    Hahaha yes I’d definitely need a nap after eating this!!! What a super yummy and decadent breakfast! I’m going to make this as a treat next Sunday morning. Thanks so much for linking up with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays party xxx

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 19, 2015 at 7:51 PM

      Thanks for visiting Lucy! Be sure to come back and let me know how it came out and how it was received! I love feedback.!

      Reply
  25. blankShirley Wood says

    July 18, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    I like breakfast for dinner sometimes. I’d like to have breakfast or dinner at your house, you cook all the good stuff! These look scrumptious to me. Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 18, 2015 at 10:44 PM

      Oh, Shirley! I need to get healthier. My passion for food shows too much!

      Reply
  26. blankKarren Haller says

    July 18, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    Oh Marilyn I am like you, I can eat breakfast anytime, and your french toast would easily to made for dinner!! Not sure what my husband would do, but I would sure eat it!! Lol
    Thanks for stopping by to share on the Friday Features!
    Have a great weekend!
    Karren

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 18, 2015 at 1:48 PM

      Thanks Karren. It’s great to see your smiling face again. I appreciate your comments as I know how busy you get. Have a great weekend.

      Reply
  27. blankCarlee says

    July 17, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    I can fully get behind a delicious breakfast (and a nap!)

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 17, 2015 at 11:26 AM

      Thanks Carlee! Breakfast is my treat of the day, anytme of the day. Come on over and have some. I won’t mind if you nap later!

      Reply
  28. blankElizabeth Spencer says

    July 17, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Chocolate and caramel for breakfast…oh my! I. Want. 🙂 Visiting (and drooling) from Weekend Recipe Link Up Party! Blessings from one Michigander to another!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 17, 2015 at 9:15 AM

      Hi Elizabeth! Welcome to my blog. I see by your blog name you love chocolate as much as I do! I am pipping over to read and sign up! Thanks for commenting! I hope to see you again.

      Reply

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