Maple Pecan French Toast Casserole

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Arrange the challah bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1/2 cup maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are saturated. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.

In a separate small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Pour in the melted butter and mix with a fork until crumbly.

Sprinkle the pecan streusel topping evenly over the soaked bread.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and set in the center. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.

Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with additional maple syrup if desired.