Praline Pecan French Toast Casserole
Description
This make-ahead praline pecan French toast is an absolute indulgence on Christmas morning, with its fluffy bread, creamy custard, and crunchy topping.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups half-and-half
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8 eggs
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2 tablespoons vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
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8 slices French bread
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1/4 cup butter, or more as needed
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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3/4 cup chopped pecans
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2 tablespoons confectioners sugar, or more to taste
Directions
1
Mix half-and-half, eggs, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon sugar together in a large shallow bowl. Add French bread. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3
Place butter in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Transfer to the preheated oven until butter melts, about 5 minutes. Swirl butter over bottom of the dish.
4
Spread maple syrup, pecans, and remaining 3/4 cup sugar over melted butter. Arrange soaked bread on top of pecan mixture.
5
Bake until top is golden and no longer runny, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar just before serving.