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French Toast Casserole

French Toast Casserole

Overnight French toast casserole with cinnamon, brown sugar and crunchy pecans. A holiday brunch favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf brioche or French bread about 12 ounces, cubed
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed, for topping
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans for topping
  • 4 tablespoons butter cold, cubed, for topping

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and spread the bread cubes in it.
  2. Whisk the eggs, milk, cream, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over the bread and press down.
  3. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Heat the oven to 350°F. Mix the brown sugar, pecans and butter and sprinkle over the top.
  5. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until puffed, golden and set. Rest 10 minutes and serve with syrup.

Notes

Serve with warm maple syrup and fresh fruit.