Y’all, let me tell you about a breakfast recipe that’s been passed down in my family for generations – my grandmother’s heavenly Southern Pecan French Toast Casserole. This isn’t your average French toast, honey! This is the kind of breakfast that’ll make your guests think you spent hours in the kitchen (but between us, it’s surprisingly easy!).
Listen up, because this recipe is about to change your breakfast game forever. Every time I make this for my family, they practically lick their plates clean!
What You’ll Need:
– 1 loaf of day-old French bread
– 6 large eggs
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 2 teaspoons cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For the Pecan Topping:
– 1 cup butter, melted
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Now, here’s where the magic happens (and trust me, y’all want to follow these steps exactly):
1. The night before (yes, girl, this is a make-ahead miracle!), slice your French bread into thick pieces and arrange them in a buttered 9×13 baking dish.
1. In a large bowl, whisk together your eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until it’s smooth as silk. Pour this heavenly mixture over your bread, making sure every piece gets some love. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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1. The next morning, preheat your oven to 350°F. While it’s heating up, mix your pecan topping ingredients until they’re well combined.
1. Uncover your casserole (look at how that bread soaked up all that goodness!) and sprinkle that pecan mixture all over the top. Don’t be shy now – we’re not counting calories today!
1. Bake for 45-50 minutes until it’s golden brown and slightly crispy on top, but still soft and custardy in the middle.
Y’all, when this comes out of the oven, the smell alone will have your whole family running to the kitchen! I like to serve mine with warm maple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream, because why not live a little?
Let me tell you a secret – this recipe is perfect for holiday mornings or when you’ve got company staying over. I’ve even made it for dinner sometimes (don’t judge me!).
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Remember, cooking is all about having fun and making memories in the kitchen. Now go on and make this casserole – your taste buds will thank you later! 💋
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