Make your breakfast the highlight of your day with this French Toast Bake that carries the heartwarming aroma of cinnamon and a buttery pecan crumble topping. Prepared with a cubed sourdough bread soaked in a rich custard, this dish promises a comforting start to your day. Even better, it can be pre...
Butter a 13 by 9 inch baking dish and evenly spread sourdough bread cubes into it.
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In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, ground nutmeg, eggs, whole milk, and vanilla extract until well blended.
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Slowly and evenly pour the egg mixture over sourdough cubes until they're all coated.
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Cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill overnight, or for a minimum of 10 hours.
CRUMBLE TOPPING
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In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, pecans, and diced butter. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven heats, remove the baking dish from the fridge and let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
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Evenly spread the crumble over the bread cubes and bake for 40-45 minutes until the center is cooked and not soggy.
FINISH WITH
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Allow the baked French toast to cool a bit before drizzling with melted butter. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired and cut into squares.
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Serve warm, each serving drizzled generously with maple syrup.