Y’all, let me tell you about a breakfast recipe that’s gonna make your taste buds do the happy dance! As a Southern girl who practically grew up in the kitchen watching my mama and grandmama cook, I just had to share this mouthwatering Pecan Praline French Toast Casserole that’ll have your family fighting over seconds.
Listen, honey, this isn’t your basic French toast – this is the kind of breakfast that makes people think you spent hours in the kitchen (but between us, it’s actually super easy!). The best part? You can prep it the night before, which means you can sleep in a little longer. Now, that’s what I call a win-win!
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 1 loaf of thick-cut brioche bread (trust me on this one)
– 6 large eggs
– 2 cups heavy cream
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For that heavenly praline topping:
– 1 cup butter, melted
– 1 cup packed brown sugar
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
– Pinch of salt
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Now, let’s get cooking:
1. Cut that brioche into thick slices and arrange them in a buttered 9×13 baking dish. Get creative with the pattern – make it pretty!
1. In a large bowl, whisk together your eggs, cream, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Pour this magical mixture all over your bread, making sure every piece gets some love.
1. Cover it up and let it chill in the fridge overnight (or at least 4 hours if you’re in a hurry).
1. When you’re ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F.
1. Mix all your praline topping ingredients together and spread it evenly over the soaked bread. Don’t be shy with those pecans!
1. Bake for 45-50 minutes until it’s golden brown and slightly crispy on top.
Sweet mercy, when this comes out of the oven, your whole house is gonna smell like heaven! I like to dust it with a little powdered sugar and serve it with warm maple syrup, but honestly, it’s divine all by itself.
Listen, sugar, if you’ve enjoyed this recipe as much as I enjoy sharing it, please drop a comment below and let me know how it turned out! Did your family lick their plates clean? Did you add your own special twist? I want to hear all about it!
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Trust me, this recipe is like a warm hug for your stomach, and once you try it, it’ll become your new go-to for special occasions or when you just want to show your family some extra love. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got another batch calling my name in the kitchen! 💁♀️🍳
