This is the recipe for the casserole the Kim family makes every year for Winter Solstice. Read more recipes from the Wildwood Family Cookbook here. Bon Appetit!
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The Kim Family’s Challah Bread French Toast Casserole w/ Cinnamon Pecan Crumble
- Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 0 family portion 1x
Description
This is the recipe for the casserole the Kim family makes every year for Winter Solstice. Read more…
Ingredients
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Casserole
- 1 large loaf of Challah 24 oz (680 g)
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups (480 ml) half and half
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Dash of nutmeg
- pinch of salt
Topping
- 1 stick salted butter
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) brown sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) pecans
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Cut bread into 2 inch cubes
- Butter a casserole dish (I use 14x10x3)
- Mix all ingredients except the bread with electric mixer until well combined about 2-3 minutes
- Fold in the bread cubes to the wet mixture and pour into buttered casserole dish
- In the morning, make the crumb topping while preheating oven at 350
- Remove casserole from fridge and top with cinnamon pecan topping making sure to get the topping evenly across the whole top of casserole
- Bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown
- Serve. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare the casserole the night before?
Yes, you can prepare the casserole the night before and store it in the refrigerator. In the morning, make the crumb topping while preheating the oven and bake as instructed.
What size casserole dish should I use?
The recipe suggests using a 14x10x3 inch casserole dish for best results.
