Maple-Pecan French Toast Bake
Description
A sweet, nutty topping adds crunch to this super easy French toast bake that sits in the refrigerator overnight and then wows all your breakfast or brunch guests the next morning.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups milk
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1 1/2 cups half-and-half
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6 large eggs
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
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1 cup light brown sugar
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1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
Directions
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Mix milk, half-and-half, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl until well combined.
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Layer bread slices in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour egg mixture over the bread slices. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove French toast from the refrigerator.
4
Mix brown sugar, pecans, butter, and maple syrup together; spread topping evenly over the French toast.
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Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, about 40 minutes.