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Maple Pecan French Toast Bake Recipe (Easy and Delicious!)

Maple Pecan French Toast Bake

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy breakfast option that’s sure to impress your family and friends, look no further than this Maple Pecan French Toast Bake. This delightful dish combines rich, buttery challah or brioche bread with a sweet and creamy egg custard, all topped off with crunchy pecans and a drizzle of pure maple syrup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Maple Pecan French Toast Bake
  • 1 loaf challah or brioche bread cubed (approximately 10-12 cups of cubes)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk whole milk or 2% preferred
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup grade A or B for richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans chopped (you can use walnuts for a different flavor)
  • Additional maple syrup for serving

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or Fork
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  4. Step 4: Cube the challah or brioche bread and add it to the egg mixture, gently folding to combine.
  5. Step 5: Pour the bread and egg mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top.
  7. Step 7: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Step 8: After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  9. Step 9: Let cool for a few minutes before slicing into squares and serving with additional maple syrup if desired.

Notes

You can prepare this dish the night before and refrigerate it. Bake it in the morning for a hassle-free breakfast!