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Baked Sweetpotato French Toast Casserole

Baked Sweetpotato French Toast Casserole layers slices of French bread with a rich custard made from eggs, milk, and mashed sweetpotatoes, infused with warm cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a buttery praline pecan crumble and baked until golden and puffed, this make-ahead casserole is perfect for holidays, brunch gatherings, or weekend mornings.
Prep Time1 day
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 day 40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, brunch, cooking at home, holiday meals, kid friendly, make ahead dish, Overnight
Servings: 12
Calories: 510kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread 13-16 oz
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups cooked mashed sweetpotato
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Dash salt
  • Praline Topping recipe follows
  • Maple syrup
  • Praline Topping:
  • 1/2 pound (2 stickbutter)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Slice French bread into 1-inch slices.
  • Arrange slices in 2 rows, in a generously buttered 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sweetpotato, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat until blended.
  • Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly.
  • Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices.
  • Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • THE NEXT MORNING:
  • Preheat oven to 350° degrees F.
  • Combine all ingredients listed under Praline Topping in a medium bowl and blend well.
  • Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread
  • Bake for 40 minutes, until bread is puffed and lightly golden.
  • Serve with maple syrup.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Baked Sweetpotato French Toast Casserole
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
510
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
 
15
g
94
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
167
mg
56
%
Sodium
 
393
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
305
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
50
g
17
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
26
g
29
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
3957
IU
79
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
131
mg
13
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
48
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 3957IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 48g