Description
A delightful breakfast casserole that combines the flavors of pecan pie and French toast, perfect for a special occasion or holiday brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
- Add the cubed French bread to the egg mixture and gently fold until the bread is well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.
- Drizzle maple syrup over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brioche or challah bread instead of French bread.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator. Just bake it in the morning.
- Serve with additional maple syrup or whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg