_Adjusts apron with a smirk_
Oh honey, let me tell you about this breakfast recipe that’s been driving my family absolutely wild! You know those mornings when you want to feel like a total kitchen goddess while still keeping things simple? Well, this French Toast Casserole with Maple-Pecan Crumble is exactly what you need in your life!
Listen up, because this isn’t your regular old breakfast – this is the “make your mother-in-law jealous” kind of breakfast. Trust me, I’ve tested this recipe countless times, and it never fails to make everyone at the table fight over the last piece (I’m looking at you, Karen from last Sunday’s brunch! 😉).
What You’ll Need:
– 1 large loaf of brioche bread (day-old is perfect!)
– 6 large eggs
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup maple syrup
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
– Pinch of salt
For the to-die-for crumble topping:
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup flour
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
Now, here’s where the magic happens (and yes, you can do this the night before – perfect for those of us who aren’t morning people! 🌅):
1. Cut that gorgeous brioche into 1-inch cubes. Don’t worry if they’re not perfect – we’re going for rustic here!
1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Girl, this mixture is everything!
1. Layer your bread cubes in a greased 9×13 baking dish and pour that heavenly mixture all over it. Press down gently to make sure every piece gets some love.
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1. For the crumble, mix your dry ingredients, then work in that cold butter with your fingers until you get a crumbly mixture. This is basically therapy, but tastier!
1. Sprinkle that gorgeous crumble all over the top.
1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight (this is when all the flavors get friendly with each other).
1. When you’re ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F and let the casserole sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
1. Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and slightly puffed.
Serve this baby warm with extra maple syrup, and watch everyone’s eyes roll back in pure breakfast bliss! It serves 8-10 people, or 4 if you’re dealing with teenagers (IYKYK 😅).
Y’all, this recipe is seriously life-changing! I’d love to hear how it turned out for you – drop a comment below and let me know if your family was fighting over seconds like mine always does! And don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes that’ll make you the queen of your kitchen. Trust me, I’ve got so many more delicious secrets up my sleeve that you won’t want to miss! 💁♀️✨
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go make this again because just writing about it made me hungry! Happy cooking, gorgeous! 🥂
