Hey there, foodies! Today I’m super excited to share my absolute favorite breakfast recipe that’ll make you the star of your family’s morning routine. Trust me, once you make this French Toast Casserole with Maple-Pecan Crumble, your family will be begging for seconds (and thirds)!
Let me tell you, as a busy mom of three, I totally get the morning chaos. But this recipe? It’s my secret weapon for those special weekend breakfasts or when we have guests over. The best part? You can prep it the night before – because who wants to wake up at dawn to make breakfast, right? 🙄
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 1 large loaf of brioche bread (slightly stale works best, honey!)
– 6 large eggs
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For that to-die-for crumble topping:
– 1 cup pecans, chopped
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup flour
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
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Now, let’s get cooking:
1. Cut that brioche into chunky 1-inch cubes. Don’t be too precious about it – rustic is what we’re going for!
1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth. (Pro tip: if your arm isn’t tired, you haven’t whisked enough! 💪)
1. Toss the bread cubes in a greased 9×13 baking dish and pour that heavenly mixture all over it. Cover and refrigerate overnight – this is where the magic happens!
1. The next morning, preheat your oven to 350°F. While it’s heating up, mix all your crumble ingredients together using your fingers until it’s nice and crumbly. (This is totally therapeutic, trust me!)
1. Sprinkle that gorgeous crumble all over your soaked bread and bake for 45-50 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. Because why not? Life’s too short to skip the whipped cream!
Listen, darlings, I’ve made this for countless brunches, and every single time, someone asks for the recipe. It’s that good! And between us, it’s actually pretty foolproof – even that one time I was half-asleep making it, it still turned out amazing!
If you’ve made it this far and you’re drooling (I know you are!), don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more mouthwatering recipes that’ll make you look like a kitchen goddess. Drop a comment below and let me know if you tried this recipe – I love hearing your kitchen adventures, and yes, even the disasters (we’ve all been there)!
Until next time, keep cooking with love and maybe a little sass! 💁♀️✨
P.S. Tag me in your creations – I absolutely live for seeing your versions of this breakfast masterpiece!
