Cardamom French Toast Casserole

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish with cooking spray. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Place the bread cubes in the prepared dish and sprinkle evenly with the chopped pecans. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 1/2 cups milk, almond extract, 1 tablespoon cardamom, cinnamon, and brown sugar until thoroughly combined and smooth. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes and pecans, ensuring all bread is moistened. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and let the casserole sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard and the flavors to meld. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes with the foil on. (20 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking until the top is golden brown and the custard is set, about 20 to 25 minutes longer. (20-25 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before glazing. (10 minutes)

Recipe View While the casserole cools, prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, and 3 tablespoons milk until smooth. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach your desired consistency. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Drizzle the glaze evenly over the slightly cooled casserole. Serve warm and enjoy! (2 minutes)