1 c firmly packed light brown sugar
1 stick of butter, melted
2 T of Camp Wokanda Maple Syrup
1 c pecans, coarsely chopped
1 tsp ground cinnamon
12 slices of thick cut bread
8 large eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
2 c heavy cream
2 T granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
In a heavy pan, toast the pecans.
Add the remaining praline ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Coat a 9 x 13 inch glass pan or 14 inch Dutch oven with oil or non-stick spray.
For the bread, we prefer to precut it into 1-inch cubes to make it easier to eat. The 12 slices also fit nicely in the above glass pan. Do not stack more than 2 slices deep. Any hearty, dry bread will do.
Quartermaster tip:
Tear it up a day or before and let it dry out. Just don't leave it out for the critters to find!
Mix the remaining French toast ingredients in a bowl until well-blended. Pour over bread and let sit for at least one hour.
Quartermaster tip:
This step can be done the previous night, if refrigeration is available.
Put the casserole into a cold oven or dutch oven. Bake at 350 degrees (that's around 15 coals on top and 9 on the bottom for our friends using a Dutch oven) for 1 hour, or until no liquid remains when pierced.
Remove from heat, set aside, and allow to cool for 5 minutes
Top with the praline pecans before serving
This recipe uses a basic culinary preparation called a custard. Custards are made of eggs, cream, and a little sugar. Can you think of any other recipes that do the same? How about eggnog or ice cream? Now that you know, try using other liquids, like those above, to change up the flavor profile.
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