Overnight Cinnamon Pecan French Toast Casserole
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Overnight Cinnamon Pecan French Toast Casserole
Description
Overnight Cinnamon Pecan French Toast Casserole starts with cubed Texas toast placed in a casserole dish. A custard mixture of milk, eggs, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon is whisked and poured over the bread, allowing the cubes to absorb the flavors and moisture overnight. The next day, a streusel-style topping combining brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, chilled butter, and chopped pecans is prepared and chilled separately to maintain its texture before baking.
Baking at 350°F uncovered, the casserole develops a crisp, brown topping while the soaked bread beneath bakes through to a soft, custard-like consistency. The combination of cinnamon and pecans in the topping adds both spice and nutty crunch, complementing the sweetness and softness of the bread base.
Serve warm drizzled with syrup or dusted with powdered sugar. This dish works well for feeding groups and benefits from the overnight soak, which ensures thorough custard absorption and a tender center.
Leftovers reheat well when covered and warmed in the microwave in individual portions, making it a convenient option for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 10 lices white bread Texas toast-style
- 2 cups milk (I used fat free half and half)
- 6 egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Topping
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup flour
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter chilled
- ½ cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Cut bread into 1 inch cubes and place in a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Prepare the topping by combining brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt in a bowl and whisking to distribute ingredients well. Cut butter into small cubes and add to dry ingredients. Mash in with a fork or pastry cutter. Stir in chopped pecans. Cover and place in fridge.
- In a medium bowl whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon. Pour over bread in the casserole dish. Cover and chill overnight.
- Next morning preheat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover topping bowl and casserole dish. Sprinkle topping over the soaked bread mixture. Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes until golden and bread is baked through.
- Drizzle with syrup or sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
- Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes to ensure even custard soaking and baking.
- Prepare the streusel topping separately and chill it to keep it crumbly before baking.
- After baking, drizzle with syrup or dust with powdered sugar for added sweetness.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat individual servings in the microwave as needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 256mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 198IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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