Creekhaven Inn

French Toast Casserole: Breakfast-Brunch

Servings: 16

Prep time:15 minutes

Ingredients:

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  2 cups Brown Sugar

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  3/4 cups butter or margerine

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  1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

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  1 cup chopped pecans

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  10-12 2" slices leftover french/italian bread or croissants

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  10 eggs

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  3 cups milk

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  1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extact

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  1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Step 1:

Combine brown sugar, cinnamon with melted butter in bottom of 11X17-inch baking dish or 13-inch round casserole dish; spread evenly on the bottom. Sprinkle with pecans.

Step 2:

Lay or squeeze together bread slices over top.

Step 3:

Whisk together egss, milk, vanilla and nutmeg; pour evenly over the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Step 4:

In the morning, preheat oven to 350, Bake for 45-60 minutes until puffed and golden. Make sure casserole is fully cooked by inserting knife in center.

Step 5:

Serve the casserole with the syrup from the bottom of the baking dish spooned over each portion. Maple syrup may be offered on the side.