cardamom french toast casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 5 cups cubed stale firm white bread
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon ground cardamom, or more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 3 tablespoons milk, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare a 9x12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• place the bread cubes in the prepared dish. sprinkle the pecans over the bread.
• beat the eggs, 1 1/2 cup milk, almond extract, 1 tablespoon cardamom, cinnamon, and brown sugar together in a bowl until thoroughly combined; pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes and pecans. cover the dish with aluminum foil and allow the casserole to sit 15 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
• bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; remove the aluminum foil and continue baking until the top is golden brown, another 20 to 25 minutes. remove from oven and allow to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
• mix the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, and 3 tablespoons milk in a bowl with a fork until smooth; pour over the slightly cooled casserole to serve.