Caramel Pecan Breakfast Casserole
This ultimate breakfast casserole features a base of donuts soaked in eggs and milk, topped with rich caramel sauce and crunchy pecans—perfect for a decadent morning treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 donuts plain donuts
- 7 large eggs eggs
- 1.25 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.16666666666667 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
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Arrange donut pieces to cover the bottom of the dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together eggs, milk, vanilla and salt. Pour evenly over donuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot.
Notes
For best results, refrigerate the assembled casserole overnight so the donuts can soak up the egg mixture. This recipe makes a stunning centerpiece for brunch or holiday mornings.
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
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