Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Pecan Pie French Toast Casserole. This easy-to-make dish combines rich custard-soaked brioche bread with a crunchy pecan topping, enveloped in warm notes of cinnamon and brown sugar. Perfect for holiday brunches or cozy weekend mornings, it offers a slice of comfort that will impress family and friends alike. Drizzle with maple syrup for an irresistible finish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche bread
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cut brioche into thick slices and layer them in the greased dish.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until combined; pour evenly over the bread layers.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top and press slightly to adhere.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing; serve warm with maple syrup drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg