Maple Pecan French Toast Casserole
This Maple Pecan French Toast Casserole is your golden ticket to festive mornings. Rich, custardy brioche meets warm maple syrup and buttery pecans in a dish that smells like a holiday morning and looks like it belongs on your Instagram feed. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory—and the best part? You can prep it the night before.
- Prep Time: 15 mins (+chill time)
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour (or overnight)
Ingredients
1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cubed (about 8 cups)
6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup pure maple syrup (plus more for serving)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
½ cup chopped pecans
2 tbsp butter, melted
Optional: powdered sugar or whipped cream for topping
Instructions
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add cubed bread evenly across the bottom.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Pour custard over the bread. Gently press down to soak. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 2 hours).
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Sprinkle chopped pecans and drizzle melted butter over the top.
Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until golden and puffed.
Let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 9g
Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/maple-pecan-french-toast-casserole/