Maple-Pecan French Toast Bake

A sweet, nutty topping adds crunch to this super easy French toast bake that sits in the refrigerator overnight and then wows all your breakfast or brunch guests the next morning.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 413 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ cups milk
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 ½ cups half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix milk, half-and-half, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl until well combined.

Step 2

Layer bread slices in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour egg mixture over the bread slices. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove French toast from the refrigerator.

Step 4

Mix brown sugar, pecans, butter, and maple syrup together; spread topping evenly over the French toast.

Step 5

Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, about 40 minutes.