Maple Pecan Breakfast Casserole

Maple pecan breakfast casserole combines custardy bread, cinnamon, maple syrup, and crunchy pecans in an easy oven-baked brunch dish.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 40 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 4 cups bread cubes
• 0.5 cup pecans
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 0.333 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with the butter. (about 5 min) — 350°F
2. Combine the bread cubes and pecans in the prepared baking dish. (about 2 min)
3. Whisk the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon until smooth. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread and pecans. (about 5 min)
4. Let the casserole rest for 15 minutes so the bread absorbs the custard. (about 15 min)
5. Bake at 350°F for 35 to 45 minutes, until puffed and fully set in the center. The egg mixture should reach 160°F. (about 40 min) — 350°F
6. Rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm. (about 5 min)