Praline Brioche French Toast Casserole

My grandson Caleb and I had made this for breakfast, this is so much easier than making individual pieces of French Toast.  This is basically make it and forget it until the baking time is up.  I try to make a big breakfast on the weekends, especially when the kids and grand kids come here to visit.  This is served "Family Style" just set it in the middle of your table and let everyone serve themselves.

I had made Home Fries with Sweet Onions, I'll be getting that recipe on here as soon as time permits, along with sliced strawberries and bacon. I had caught Caleb in the act, he took the bowl of sliced strawberries in to the living room, he ate almost all of them by the time I had noticed the bowl was missing. LOL!

What You Will Need:
Sharp Knife
Large Casserole Dish
Measuring Cup
Measuring Spoon
Spatula or Wooden Spoon
Large Bowl
Whisk
Plastic Wrap
Small Pan
Oven Mitts
Can Opener

Ingredients:
2-Eggs
4-Egg Whites
2 5-Ounce Cans Evaporated Milk *Not Sweetened Condensed*
1/2-Cup Brown Sugar Plus 4-Tablespoons
2-Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
Loaf of Brioche Bread, Sliced and Cubed
1/2-Cup Pure Maple Syrup *More if you want to pour extra over top*
4-Tablespoons Butter
1/2-Cup Chopped Pecans *I used Walnuts because I didn't have Pecans*
Pinch Of Sea Salt *1/2-Teaspoon*
Cooking Spray

Directions:
Using your sharp knife, slice and cube the brioche. In the large bowl, whisk the egg whites, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract and 4-tablespoons brown sugar.

Lightly coat the casserole dish with the cooking spray, sides and bottom.  Add in the brioche cubes and pour the egg mixture over top, gently mix the two together with your spatula or wooden spoon. Cover the top of the casserole dish with plastic wrap, place in the refrigerator for several hours or over night (at least 3-8 hours is recommended)   Once the mixture has set up in the refrigerator, remove and set aside. Preheat your oven to 350-degrees Fahrenheit.       

In the small pan, add in the remaining 1/2-Cup brown sugar, salt, butter and maple syrup, turn on to medium heat. Stir together until the butter has melted, then add in the nuts.  Gently stir until all are well incorporated, mixed together.  Now, pour the nut mixture over the top of the brioche and egg mixture. Bake for 30-40-minutes or until lightly browned and the casserole sets up, firms.  Once baking time is up, remove from the oven using your oven mitts and place on to a heat resistant flat surface.  Let cool for about 10-15-minutes and serve. Here's what I had made on that particular morning.  Enjoy!