Praline French Toast Casserole
No southern brunch spread is complete without my easy-to-make, rich, indulgent Praline French Toast Casserole!
Equipment
- 9x13 casserole dish
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 8 eggs
- 1.5 c. half-and-half
- ⅓ c. maple syrup
- ⅓ c. light brown sugar
- 8 oz. loaf of French bread cut into large cubes (brioche or challah also works well!)
For the Topping
- ½ c. butter
- ½ c. light brown sugar
- ⅔ c. maple syrup
- 2 c. chopped pecans
- additional syrup for serving if desired
Instructions
- Heavily butter a 9x13 casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the eggs, half and half, maple syrup, and brown sugar. Place the bread cubes into the buttered casserole dish and cover with the egg mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and allow the casserole to soak overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350F. Remove casserole from the refrigerator.
- Make the topping by melting the butter in a saucepan. Add the sugar and maple syrup to the melted butter and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the pecans.
- Pour the topping mixture over the bread and bake for 50-55 minutes. Allow the casserole to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Top with additional syrup for serving, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the bread cubes are generously coated with the egg mixture for a rich and custardy texture.
- Letting the casserole soak overnight in the refrigerator allows the flavors to meld and the bread to absorb the custard mixture fully.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert-like breakfast.
Nutrition
Calories: 526kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 11gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 4gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 301IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 2mg
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