Thanksgiving Breakfast paired with flowers!
Skip the hassle of standing over the stove to fry each slice of French toast for breakfast. Instead, try this simple Baked French Toast Casserole! Prep the ingredients and let your oven do the rest. Pair with your favorite syrup for a special Saturday morning breakfast!
Ingredients
• 8 ounces whipped cream cheese• 1/3 cup chopped pecans• 1/4 cup light brown sugar• 2 teaspoons maple syrup• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon• 2 cups of milk• 5 eggs• 1/4 cup granulated sugar• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla• 1 loaf thick sliced bread• 2 tablespoons sugar• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon• confectioners’ sugar, optional
Directions
Step 1
Mix together cheese, pecans, brown sugar, syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.Step 2
Set aside.Step 3
Beat together, with a whisk, milk, eggs 1/4 cup granulated sugar and vanilla.Step 4
Spread cheese mixture on one side of each slice of bread.Step 5
Layer at an angle in a 13 x 9″ baking dish, cheese side up.Step 6
Pour milk mixture over the bread evenly.Step 7
Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.Step 8
Remove wrap and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon mixed together.Step 9
Bake in a preheated oven, 350 degrees, for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and egg is set.Step 10
Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar before serving, if desired.