Picture this: You’re waking up on a lazy Sunday morning, craving something absolutely divine that’ll make your taste buds dance. Well, honey, let me introduce you to my grandmother’s secret weapon – the most incredible Southern Pecan French Toast Casserole you’ll ever taste!
Y’all, this isn’t your regular French toast. This is the kind of breakfast that’ll have your family fighting over the last piece and your neighbors “coincidentally” dropping by when they smell it baking!
Let me spill the tea on this heavenly creation:
What You’ll Need:
– 1 loaf of thick-cut brioche bread (trust me, splurge on the good stuff!)
– 6 large eggs
– 2 cups of whole milk
– 1 cup heavy cream (because we’re not counting calories today, sweetie)
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1/2 cup butter, melted
– Maple syrup for serving
The Magic Process:
1. First things first, grab a 9×13 baking dish and grease it like your life depends on it!
2. Cut that gorgeous brioche into thick slices and arrange them in the dish, slightly overlapping (like shingles on a roof, but way more delicious).
1. In a large bowl, whisk together your eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until it’s smoother than your favorite skincare routine.
1. Pour this magical mixture all over your bread. Make sure every piece gets some love!
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1. Now, sprinkle those pecans all over like you’re making it rain!
2. Drizzle that melted butter everywhere (Yes, ALL of it!)
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight – patience is a virtue, darling!
The Next Morning:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F
2. Let the casserole sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes
3. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and slightly crispy on top
Serve this bad boy with warm maple syrup and watch everyone’s eyes roll back in pure bliss! I’m telling you, this recipe has gotten me more marriage proposals than my dating app profile! 🤣
The best part? You can prep it the night before, so you’re not stumbling around your kitchen at dawn trying to impress your guests.
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many times this recipe has saved my brunches! It’s basically foolproof, and even if you’re not a kitchen goddess (yet), you’ll nail this one!
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Until next time, keep cooking with love (and butter)! 💋
