Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts are often less expensive and provide a similar crunch.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey is a more affordable sweetener with a different flavor profile.

Cut the loaf of Texas toast into bite-size pieces and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together 4 whole eggs, 2 cups milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until fully combined.

Pour the custard mixture over the bread pieces in a large bowl, ensuring all pieces are soaked.

Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to overnight.

Transfer the soaked bread mixture into a 13x9 baking dish.

In a food processor, combine 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces), 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Pulse until the mixture resembles small pebbles.

Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans into the streusel mixture.

Spread the streusel topping evenly over the bread mixture in the baking dish.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40 to 50 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top.

Cooking Techniques

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