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Overnight Maple Pecan French Toast Casserole

This crowd-pleasing casserole combines the nostalgic charm of classic French toast with the irresistible crunch of butter-toasted pecans.
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Ingredients

For the French Toast Base:

  • 1 loaf French bread or challah cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Pecan Topping:

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cut bread into 1-inch thick cubes and arrange in the prepared dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
  • In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Spread this mixture over the bread layer.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the top.
  • Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
  • In the morning, preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for additional 15-25 minutes until golden brown and set.
Servings: 8 servings