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Overnight French Toast Casserole with Maple Bacon
Overnight French Toast Casserole with Maple Bacon layers cinnamon swirl bread soaked in a spiced egg and half-and-half mixture, then topped with a maple syrup, brown sugar, pecan, and cooked bacon blend before baking. The result is a warm, sweet-savory casserole with tender bread soaked in custard and a crunchy, flavorful topping. It fits well as a hearty brunch or breakfast centerpiece when baked fresh in the oven.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
8
Calories:
563 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 563
% 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.