Baked Pecan Pie French Toast Casserole
A delightful twist on classic breakfast treats, combining rich pecan pie flavors with comforting French toast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of crusty bread (about 12–16 ounces)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Cut the bread into cubes and place them in a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down gently to soak all the bread.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and remove the plastic wrap.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
- Drizzle with maple syrup before serving and enjoy warm!
Notes
Substitute the bread with cinnamon-raisin bread for a delicious twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they’re great for reheating!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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