This overnight french toast casserole is perfect for entertaining.
Assemble the breakfast casserole the night before and then pop it in the oven the next morning.
This indulgentbrunch casseroleis ideal for entertaining because it must be assembled and chilled eight hoursin advance.
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fresh juice (from 1 orange)
1/2teaspoonground cinnamon
1 1/4teaspoonsvanilla extract, divided
2tablespoons(1 oz.)
Spread mixture into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray.
Sprinkle with 34 cup of the pecans.
Arrange baguette slices evenly on top.
Whisk together next 5 ingredients and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla.
Pour over baguette slices.
Cover; chill 8 hours.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Remove baking dish from refrigerator; let stand at room temperature 10 minutes.
Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and set, about 35 minutes.
Cook over low, stirring, until warm, 2 minutes.
Remove from heat; cover pan.
Sprinkle casserole with powdered sugar and remaining 14 cup pecans.
Serve with Bourbon-Maple Syrup.
