French Toast Breakfast Casserole

Butter a 9×13 baking dish. Preheat oven to 325 F. Cut bread into 3/4″ cubes. Spread onto baking sheets in one layer. Toast lightly, about 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

Whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Place toasted bread cubes in baking dish, and pour egg mixture over evenly. Cover with foil and refrigerate 8 – 24 hours.

For the topping: In separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, spices, and nuts. Cut butter into the mixture with a fork until well-combined and mixture resembles pea-sized pieces. Store topping mixture in refrigerator, well-covered, until ready to bake the casserole.

To bake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle topping mixture over casserole. Bake until puffed and golden brown, approximately 55 minutes. Serve with maple syrup on the side.