BROWN SUGAR PECAN OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Brown Sugar Pecan Overnight French Toast Casserole image

Provided by Elyse

Yield 10-12

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 slices Texas Toast bread
10 eggs
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 Tablespoons butter, softened
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and place in a 9x13-inch baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon.
Pour over bread in prepared pan; set aside.
In another bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, salt, butter and cinnamon using a fork or pastry cutter until crumbs begin to form.
Sprinkle mixture on top of the bread then top with chopped pecans.
Cover and store in fridge overnight.
The next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and bread is golden brown.
Cut into pieces and serve with maple syrup.