Maple Pecan French Toast Casserole| THE BEST French Toast Casserole | Breakfast Recipes

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar crunch and flavor, while sunflower seeds are more budget-friendly.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness, while corn syrup is a cost-effective alternative.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: half-and-half

💰Cheaper: milk

Half-and-half reduces calories while maintaining creaminess, and milk is a budget-friendly option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is less expensive.

Cut up the loaf of french bread into pieces.

Cover the bread with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight.

After 5 hours, prepare the streusel topping by mixing 1/2 cup of light brown sugar, 4 tablespoons of butter, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl until crumbly.

Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Once baked, sprinkle the casserole with powdered sugar and top with blackberries and bacon before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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