French Toast Casserole

Directions

• 1)

  Start by cutting a large loaf of brioche bread into large cubes. Generously butter a casserole dish, making sure to get every inch. Fill the dish with the pieces of bread cubes.

• 2)

  For the custard, into a large bowl goes the milk, eggs, granulated white sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Whisk together until combined and no streaks of egg remain.

• 3)

  Then pour the custard evenly all over the bread cubes, making sure that every piece is saturated. For good measure, give it a nice messy toss for even custard distribution.

• 4)

  Wipe down any mess created from tossing the bread cubes, then cover the dish with a lid. Place in the fridge overnight to bake the next day, or you can bake it immediately.

• 5)

  When ready to bake, prepare the topping. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and kosher salt. Whisk until completely combined then set aside.

• 6)

  Chop a handful of pecans then scatter across the top of the casserole. Then drizzle evenly with the brown sugar butter mixture. Top it off with a few generous pinches of turbinado sugar.

• 7)

  Place into a 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes, rotating halfway through baking. Remove when golden brown. Let rest for at least 10 minutes.

• 8)

  After 10 minutes, slice and serve, topping with butter and maple syrup.