Baked French Toast with Pecan Streusel

I have made this twice. The first time I used 1/4 cup butter and it turned out really dry. The second time I used a stick and a half and it was AMAZING! Definitely not something I would make on a regular weekend but will keep on file for special occasion brunches or holidays.

Use only 1 STICK of butter in the topping (instead of a cup like the recipe calls for) and you have a delicious, easy breakfast dish that is great for any occasion.

We LOVE this dish and make it for special occasions. A few tips: 1/2 bread slices will overlap in one pan - we use two 9x9 and split liquid between them. Only use 1 stick of butter in streusel topping unless you like it rich. We served it with quiche, fruit salad, breakfast meats and the terrine from the same issue.

Made this super simple recipe for Suday brunch for weekend guests. Served it with Breakfast Sausage Links and Fresh Fruit Cup. Did not offer any syrup as it was not needs. I am sure this recipe has thousands of calories and will not be made often. However, everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I used a long loaf of french bread and cut it into thicker slices which gave me 2 layers in the oblong pan. The thicker slices baked beautifully and looked like cinnamon pecan rolls. 45 minutes resulted in a nicely browned french toast with a great texture. Very easy!

This was easy (made it the night before). I did cut the butter in the streusel in half (1 stick). It was delicious. I would make this again.