Praline Pecan French Toast Casserole

This make-ahead praline pecan French toast is an absolute indulgence on Christmas morning, with its fluffy bread, creamy custard, and crunchy topping.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 460 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 8 eggs
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 8 slices French bread
• 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar, or more to taste
• 0.75 cup chopped pecans
• 0.5 cup maple syrup
• 1.5 cups half-and-half
• 0.25 cup butter, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix half-and-half, eggs, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon sugar together in a large shallow bowl. Add French bread. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Place butter in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Transfer to the preheated oven until butter melts, about 5 minutes. Swirl butter over bottom of the dish.

Step 4

Spread maple syrup, pecans, and remaining 3/4 cup sugar over melted butter. Arrange soaked bread on top of pecan mixture.

Step 5

Bake until top is golden and no longer runny, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar just before serving.