FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

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Prepared the night before, our French Toast Casserole is topped with maple syrup, cinnamon and pecans for a good-morning wake-up call.

Provided by By Stephanie Wise

Categories Breakfast

Time 8h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 loaf challah or French bread (1 lb), cut into 1-inch slices
8 eggs
2 cups whole, low-fat (2%) or soy milk
1 cup half-and-half
4 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Maple-flavored or real maple syrup, if desired

Steps:

Butter bottom only of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Place bread slices in 2 rows, overlapping each other on an angle, in baking dish.
In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, half-and-half, brown sugar, salt, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, the nutmeg and vanilla until thoroughly combined. Carefully pour mixture over slices, making sure each slice is completely coated. Cover baking dish with foil or plastic wrap; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
At serving time, heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish; sprinkle butter, granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon and the pecans over bread.
Bake 40 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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