Name: Pecan Pie French Toast Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: Butter or nonstick spray; 1 loaf French bread, about 18 inches long; 8 large eggs; 1 c. whole milk; 1 c. heavy cream; 1/4 c. light brown sugar; 2 tbsp. granulated sugar; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tbsp. vanilla extract; 1 1/2 c. pecans; 1 stick salted butter (1/2 c.); 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar; 1/2 c. light corn syrup; 1/3 c. maple syrup

Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2For the french toast: Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray. Cut the bread into 16 slices, about 1-inch thick.

Step 3In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, cream, brown and granulated sugars, cinnamon and vanilla. Dip slices of bread, four at a time, in the egg mixture. Let each slice rest in the mixture for 1 minute per side (2 minutes total). Once soaked, place the slices in the baking dish, shingling them slightly. Continue until all of the bread has been soaked. Pour any remaining egg mixture over top of the bread and let it rest while you make the topping.

Step 4For the topping: Roughly chop the pecans, leaving some whole. Combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and maple syrup in a medium pan. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved, 5-8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the pecans.

Step 5Place spoonfuls of the mixture all over the top of the bread. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 25-30 more minutes, until the egg custard is set and the topping is golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 6Cut into squares and serve with a drizzle of syrup from the bottom of the pan.

Pecan Pie French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

French Toast

Pecan Pie Topping

Directions

Breakfast