Hey there, fellow midnight snackers! 🌙✨ Let me share my absolute favorite family-style recipe that’s perfect for those late-night cravings. Trust me, this loaded sweet and savory French toast casserole will have everyone sneaking into the kitchen at midnight!
Y’all, I discovered this recipe during one of those can’t-sleep nights when I was rummaging through my pantry like a raccoon. Now it’s become our family’s go-to comfort food that brings everyone together, even at the most random hours!
What you’ll need (because I know you’re already getting hungry):
– 1 loaf of brioche bread (day-old works best, honey!)
– 4 eggs
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1/3 cup maple syrup
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp nutmeg
– Pinch of salt
– Crispy bacon pieces (because why not?)
– Handful of pecans
– Cream cheese chunks
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Now, let’s get cooking (while trying not to wake up the whole house):
1. First things first, cut that brioche into chunky cubes. Don’t be shy with the size – we’re going for comfort here, not dainty tea sandwiches!
1. In a bowl, whisk together your eggs, milk, cream, maple syrup, vanilla, and spices until they’re as smooth as your favorite silk pajamas.
1. Layer half the bread in a greased 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon pieces and cream cheese chunks. Add the remaining bread on top.
1. Pour that heavenly mixture all over, making sure every piece of bread gets some love. Press down gently – we want all that goodness to soak in!
1. Cover and let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (perfect time to scroll through TikTok, am I right?).
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and top with pecans before baking.
1. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and slightly crispy on top.
The best part? This recipe serves 8-10 people, or let’s be real, 4 really hungry midnight snackers! 😉
Pro tip from your girl: Drizzle with extra maple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream. And if anyone judges you for eating this at midnight, just remind them that somewhere in the world, it’s breakfast time!
Y’all, if you’ve made it this far and are ready to elevate your midnight snacking game, don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for daily recipes that’ll make your kitchen the most popular spot in the house! Drop a comment below and tell me how this recipe turned out for you – did you add your own twist? Did the family fight over the last piece? I want all the juicy details!
Remember, life’s too short for boring midnight snacks. Now go forth and create some delicious memories! 💕🍽️
