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Description
A delicious and easy-to-make French toast casserole with maple syrup and pecans, perfect for Christmas brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread bread cubes evenly in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour mixture over bread cubes, pressing down to soak.
- Sprinkle pecans evenly over the top.
- Drizzle melted butter over the pecans.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve warm with extra maple syrup.
Notes
- Can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American