Pecan Pie French Toast Casserole
Sweet, nutty, comforting French Toast Breakfast Casserole made to taste just like the holiday favorite pecan pie.
Servings: 12 small French toast slices
Calories: 414kcal
Ingredients
- 10 oz French baguette 12 1/2-inch slices
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pecan pie topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups pecan halves somewhat crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9x13 casserole dish.
- Slice bread and lay it over the bottom of the casserole dish (you may have to overlap the bread slices slightly).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, 3 Tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon, until smooth.
- Pour egg mixture slowly all over the bread, making sure there are no dry spots on the bread. Press on bread slices. Set aside.
- In a small sauce pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in brown sugar and corn syrup.
- Once the mixture is heated through and sugar is melting, stir in pecans and cinnamon. Cook for a few minutes and take off heat.
- Scoop small spoonfuls of pecan pie mixture all over the bread, making sure it's covering the bread evenly.
- Bake French toast casserole for 40-43 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg