For an extra touch of elegance, dust the baked casserole with powdered sugar before serving. Feel free to substitute the canned pears with fresh pears for a seasonal twist. If you don't have sourdough bread, challah or brioche bread will work well too.
Pear and Almond French Toast Casserole
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME9 hrs
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SERVING20 People
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VIEWS127
Wake up to a symphony of flavors with this decadent Pear and Almond French Toast Casserole. Layers of buttery sourdough, sweet pears, and crunchy almonds create a breakfast masterpiece that's prepped the night before, leaving you free to enjoy your morning.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate26 g
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Cholesterol121 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein8 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium215 mg
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Sugar12 g
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Fat7 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepEvenly distribute butter cubes into the bottom of a 10x14-inch baking dish. Sprinkle brown sugar over butter. Arrange pear slices into the bottom of the dish. Arrange bread cubes into a single layer over pears.
02
StepMix together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and almond extract in a large bowl until fully blended; pour evenly over bread cubes, assuring all pieces are evenly covered. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and chill overnight in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
03
StepPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove casserole from the refrigerator and allow to warm while the oven preheats.
04
StepBake in the preheated oven until the top of bread is golden brown and eggs have solidified, 45 to 60 minutes. Top with sliced almonds to serve.
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Elinor Moore
Jun 20, 2025I've made this several times and it's always a hit. It's perfect for feeding a crowd.
Brent Keebler
Jun 14, 2025This is my new go-to brunch recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Dusty Roob
May 4, 2025The sourdough bread really makes a difference in this recipe. It gives it a nice texture.
Dorthy West
Apr 12, 2025I used brioche bread and it was amazing! The almond extract adds such a nice touch.
Vernon Hickle
Dec 29, 2024My kids loved this! I added some chocolate chips to make it extra special.
Hipolito Harrisheller
Sep 21, 2024I substituted almond milk for the regular milk and it worked great!
Rubie Crist
Jun 4, 2024This recipe is a lifesaver for holiday brunches! So easy to prepare in advance and everyone raves about it.
Leonard Mertz
Feb 9, 2024I accidentally left it in the oven a little too long, but it was still delicious. Just keep an eye on it!