Breakfast casseroles are amazing for many reasons, but mostly because you can do most of the work the night before you plan to eat them. For this decadent French toast version, cinnamon raisin bread soaks in an uncooked custard overnight then gets topped with a super-easy praline sauce before it goes into the Anova Precision Oven for 35 minutes. We call this a breakfast casserole, but you could just as easily call it “bread pudding” and serve it with ice cream for dessert.
Serves
12
Prep Time
08:10
Cook Time
00:35
5 (1)
304
Ingredients
For the Casserole
1 lb
sliced cinnamon raisin bread
2 cups
heavy cream
1 cup
milk
8 large
eggs
2 Tbsp
granulated sugar
1 tsp
ground cinnamon
¼ tsp
kosher salt
For the Praline Topping
1 cup
brown sugar
8 oz (2 sticks)
unsalted butter
2 Tbsp
light corn syrup
1 cup
whole pecans
Steps
1. Start Casserole
Make the casserole: Generously butter an 8- by 12-inch (or similar size) baking dish. Slice each piece of bread down the middle, and arrange the pieces vertically in the dish.
2. Add Custard and Chill
In a large bowl, whisk together the cream, milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour evenly over the bread, then use your fingers or a spoon to gently press each piece into the custard. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Let Warm
An hour before you plan to cook, remove the casserole from the refrigerator. Uncover and let sit on the counter to warm up.
4. Preheat the Oven
Rack
Sous Vide Mode: Off
Steam: 50%
Temp: 335°F
Heat: Rear
5. Prepare Topping
Make the topping: Combine the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a small saucepan. Set over medium heat. Cook, stirring gently, until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved. Add the pecans and stir to coat. Remove from the heat.
6. Top and Bake
Rack
Evenly drizzle the praline topping over the casserole (use as much or as little as you want). Place on a sheet pan to catch drips, transfer to the oven, and bake for 40 minutes.
Sous Vide Mode: Off
Steam: 50%
Temp: 335°F
Heat: Rear
00:40 Timer
7. Rest and Serve
Let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving with whipped cream and berries.