Maple Toast Egg Bake
Wake up to the comforting aroma of Maple Toast Egg Bake, a delightful breakfast casserole that combines the warmth of cinnamon, the sweetness of maple syrup, and the pillowy texture of brioche or thick-cut bread. This easy-to-make dish features bite-sized bread pieces soaked in a rich custard of eggs, milk, and vanilla, then baked to golden perfection with a buttery drizzle and optional crunchy pecans on top. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this make-ahead breakfast is ready in just under an hour, making it ideal for weekends, holidays, or brunch gatherings. Serve it warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or an extra drizzle of maple syrup for an indulgent treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices sliced bread (thick-cut or brioche preferred)
- 6 large eggs
- 1.5 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 0.5 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
Cut the bread slices into 1-inch cubes and arrange them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, making sure all the bread is soaked. Lightly press down on the bread with a spatula to help it absorb the liquid.
Drizzle the melted butter over the top and sprinkle the chopped pecans (if using) evenly across the casserole.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bake cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm with additional maple syrup on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.8 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.2 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1268 mg | 423% | |
| Sodium | 2375 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 283.8 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 166.7 g | ||
| Protein | 80.0 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.9 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 920 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1521 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
