French Toast Casserole

By bubsmoljo

Ingredients

• 1 loaf challah or brioche
• 1/3 c. heavy cream
• 6 eggs
• 2 c. milk
• 1/3 c. sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 c. chopped pecans-optional

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk all ingredients together and dip slices of bread into mixture and place in 9x13 baking dish overlapping slices. Pour remaining batter over the top. Refrigerate covered for at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 375 top with pecans and 3 Tbs. suger. Bake, covered with foil for 25 mins. remove foil and bake until golden brown 20-25 mins. more. Serve with Maple syrup.