Overnight French Toast Casserole with Maple Bacon
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4.8
Overnight French Toast Casserole with Maple Bacon
Description
This casserole starts with cinnamon swirl sandwich bread arranged in layers and soaked overnight in a mixture of eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. The next day, a topping of brown sugar, maple syrup, chopped pecans, and cooked thick-cut bacon is distributed over the soaked bread. Baking at 350°F for about 30 minutes creates a bubbly, lightly browned surface. The bread custard base is tender and infused with warm spices, while the topping adds sweet, nutty, and smoky notes. This dish is served hot for breakfast or brunch as a comforting main dish with a balance of sweet and smoky flavors.
Ingredients
- 12 lices cinnamon swirl sandwich bread
- 5 egg
- 1 ½ cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- 1 pound Bacon roughly chopped, thick-cut, cooked
Instructions
- Spray a 9 X 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Lay 6 slices of bread across the bottom of the pan and make another layer with the remaining slices, fitting the slices snugly.
- In a medium bowl or 4 cup measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread slices, cover with plastic wrap or foil, and refrigerate overnight.
- Heat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and maple syrup. Fold in the pecans and bacon pieces. Top the bread with the bacon mixture and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 563 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 563kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 695mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 330IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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