Pecan Praline French Toast Casserole
Pecan praline French toast casserole is a decadent breakfast bake featuring custard-soaked bread and a buttery, caramelized pecan topping. It’s the perfect make-ahead dish for brunches, holidays, or cozy mornings at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and add the cubed bread evenly inside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream (if using), granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread. Press gently to help the bread absorb the liquid. Cover and refrigerate overnight or let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, syrup, chopped pecans, cinnamon, and salt. Spoon over the top of the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until golden and set in the center.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes. Serve with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best texture and to prevent sogginess.
- Assemble the night before for an easy, stress-free morning.
- Add fruit like apples or bananas between layers for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of casserole
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
