Baked French Toast Casserole with Streusel

Ingredients

• 4 tsp good vanilla extract
• 8 large eggs
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 cups whole milk
• ½ cups salted butter, sliced (1 stick)
• 12 to 13 cups cubed, hearty bread (I use hearty wheat)
• ½ cup white sugar
• Pure maple syrup for serving
• 2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 4 tsp ground cinnamon