Pineapple Upside-down French Toast

Fruity make-ahead French toast recipe

If you’re looking for a dish that’s just as beautiful to serve as it is delicious to eat, this Pineapple Upside-Down French Toast is a must-try. Sweet, tangy pineapple and a buttery brown sugar glaze bake right into soft, custardy bread for a tropical twist on a classic comfort food. It’s perfect for lazy weekend mornings, holiday brunches, or even a quick “breakfast-for-dinner” option that’s sure to win over the whole family. The best part? You can prepare it ahead of time, making it ideal for busy mornings or when you want to spend more time enjoying your coffee than standing at the stove.

Makes 8 servings

What You Need:

8 thick slices of whole wheat bread
5 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp. soft tub non-hydrogenated margarine or butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
8 round slices canned unsweetened pineapple (14 oz/398 ml can)

How to Prepare the Pineapple Upside-Down French Toast:

1. Place slices of bread in a large shallow pan.
2. In a large bowl beat eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon. Pour mixture over the bread.  Turn bread over and allow to soak for at least 10 minutes (up to overnight in refrigerator)
3. Brush margarine over the bottom of a 13 X 9 inch baking dish.  Sprinkle bottom evenly with brown sugar, pressing sugar into bottom of pan.  Arrange slices of pineapple on sugar in a single layer.  Place a piece of soaked bread over each.
4. Bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes or until bread is puffed and browned.  Remove and cool 5 minutes.
5. Cut around each slice of bread and serve each piece upside down with a slice of pineapple or other fruit such as fresh berries or sliced banana.

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