Description
This Maple Pecan Breakfast Strata is a delicious and hearty dish perfect for brunch. Layers of bread, eggs, and a sweet maple pecan mixture create a delightful flavor experience.
Ingredients
8 slices of bread, cubed
4 large eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Add the cubed bread and chopped pecans to the egg mixture, stirring to combine.
4. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and drizzle with melted butter.
5. Let it sit for 15 minutes to soak up the liquid.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
Notes
This dish can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for convenience.
Serve warm with additional maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: breakfast, strata, maple, pecan