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Pecan Pie French Toast Casserole

The sweet custard-like filling, thick French bread slices, and crunchy pecan topping make this breakfast casserole just as delicious as a slice of homemade pie.

Ingredients

  • Butter or nonstick spray
  • 1 loaf French bread, about 18" 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 cup)
  • 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. light corn syrup 
  • 1/3 c. maple syrup

Direction

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
  2. For 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. 
  3. In 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.
  4. For 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. 
  5. Place 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.
  6. Cut into squares and serve with a drizzle of syrup from the bottom of the pan.