Pecan French Toast Casserole

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A rectangular baking dish filled with a decadent pecan praline French toast casserole, topped with chopped pecans. The dish sits on a light wooden surface with a beige cloth to the side. The bread is soaked in a rich, visible egg mixture.

Pecan French Toast Casserole

This pecan French toast recipe is a must-try! Made with brown sugar and pecan topping, it's a delicious baked French toast casserole perfect for special mornings.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword pecan praline french toast

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Chill Time 12

Total Time 12 50

Servings servings

Calories 515kcal

Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 loaf bread 16 ounces, cut into 8 slices
6 tablespoons unsalted butter + 1-2 tablespoons for greasing
1 cup packed brown sugar or dark brown sugar
½ cup pure maple syrup
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Pinch of salt

Optional toppings:

whipped cream optional, for serving
creme fraiche optional, for serving
maple syrup optional, for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1-2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, nutmeg, and vanilla.
Arrange the gluten-free bread slices in the prepared baking dish and pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring each slice is soaked. Press the bread down lightly to ensure it absorbs the mixture.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for 6 to 12 hours.
After chilling, remove from the refrigerator. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt over medium heat. Stir until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in chopped pecans.
Pour the pecan mixture over the soaked bread in the baking dish. Dot with remaining butter.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
Serve warm, dolloped with whipped cream or creme fraiche and drizzled with maple syrup if desired!

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