French Toast Casserole

Instructions

In a separate large mixing bowl combine eggs, whole milk, half and half, sugar, almond extract, cinnamon, salt, and allspice. Whisk together well.
Pour egg mixture over the cubes of french bread in the 9×13 baking dish, making sure to soak all pieces as you are pouring.
NOTE: If using optional pecans, go ahead and top the bread mixture in the casserole dish with ½ cup chopped pecans.

In a separate medium mixing bowl combine the brown sugar, cold butter, and cinnamon. Use two knives to cut the mixture together until crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the french toast casserole.
Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

When ready to cook the french toast casserole preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Uncover and place on the middle rack in the middle of the oven and cook for 35-40 minutes. Check to make sure the center of the french toast casserole is set and not jiggly. Continue to cook, checking every 5 minutes until the casserole is set in the middle.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes to allow it to completely set.
Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top of the casserole and serve with maple syrup.

Notes
Storage :
Leftover French Toast Casserole should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I like to make this in a pan that also has a lid with it. That way I can just pop the lid on and stick it in the fridge.
To reheat, simply warm in the microwave and drizzle with syrup!

Nutrition
Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 661IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg