Description
A delightful twist on classic breakfast favorites, featuring a rich flavor combination of pecans and egg custard layered over crispy baguette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz French baguette (12 1/2-inch slices)
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 2 cups pecan halves (somewhat crushed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
- Slice bread and lay it over the bottom of the casserole dish, overlapping slightly.
- Whisk eggs, milk, 3 Tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour egg mixture slowly over the bread, ensuring there are no dry spots. Press down on bread slices and set aside.
- Melt butter in a small sauce pot over medium heat.
- Whisk in brown sugar and corn syrup.
- Stir in pecans and cinnamon once heated through and sugar is melting. Cook for a few minutes and remove from heat.
- Scoop small spoonfuls of pecan pie mixture over the bread, covering it evenly.
- Bake casserole for 40-43 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For a diabetes-friendly version, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. Avoid honey or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg