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Caramel Pecan Breakfast Casserole

This ultimate breakfast casserole features donuts soaked in a rich custard, topped with sweet caramel and crunchy pecans—perfect for special mornings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 donuts plain donuts
  • 7 large eggs eggs
  • 1.25 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.33333333333333 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar
  • 0.33333333333333 cup corn syrup
  • 6 tablespoon butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream divided
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Arrange donut pieces to cover the bottom of the dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together eggs, milk, vanilla and salt. Pour evenly over donuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. To prepare the caramel, heat brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter is melted. Remove from heat once mixture starts to bubble all over.
  4. Add in 0.5 cup heavy cream and stir to combine. Then add the last 0.5 cup of heavy cream and stir to combine. Let cool a few minutes before pouring over the donut mixture. Sprinkle pecans on top.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

For best results, refrigerate the assembled casserole overnight before baking. Extra caramel can be saved and served on top when reheating.
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