_Sips coffee while typing_
Oh my goodness, y’all! Let me tell you about this breakfast recipe that has my family literally fighting over the last bite every single weekend. As a busy mom who loves creating memorable moments in the kitchen, I’ve perfected this French Toast Casserole with Maple-Pecan Crumble that’ll make you feel like you’re brunching at a fancy restaurant – but in your PJs!
Here’s the thing – we all know those hectic mornings when everyone’s hangry and you’re trying to whip up something impressive. Well, honey, this recipe is your new best friend! The best part? You can prep it the night before (yes, that’s right, you wonderful night owl, you).
What You’ll Need:
– 1 large loaf of brioche bread (slightly stale works best!)
– 6 large eggs
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
– Pinch of salt
For the to-die-for crumble topping:
– 1 cup pecans, chopped
– 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
– 1/2 cup flour
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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Now, let’s get cooking:
1. Cut that gorgeous brioche into 1-inch cubes. Trust me, irregular shapes make it more rustic and beautiful!
1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. (And no, taking a moment to smell that vanilla doesn’t make you weird – I do it too!)
1. Layer those bread cubes in a greased 9×13 baking dish and pour that heavenly mixture all over it. Press down gently to help the bread soak up all that goodness.
1. Mix all your crumble ingredients together until they look like coarse crumbs. This is your magic topping!
1. Sprinkle that crumbly goodness all over the top.
1. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours if you’re in a pinch).
1. When you’re ready to bake, preheat 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 puffy.
Serve it up with warm maple syrup, fresh berries, and maybe a dollop of whipped cream if you’re feeling extra fancy (and honey, we’re always feeling fancy!).
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many times this recipe has saved my Saturday mornings. It’s become such a hit that my neighbor literally texts me to ask if I’m making it when she smells it baking!
Don’t forget to drop a comment below and let me know how this recipe turned out for you! Did your family go crazy for it? Did you add your own special twist? I absolutely love hearing your kitchen adventures!
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Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go make this again because just writing about it has me craving those sweet, maple-pecan dreams! 💋✨
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