Easy French Toast Casserole Wake Up to Brunch Bliss - EPPYC

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (1 pound/450g) challah, brioche, or French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups (475ml) whole milk
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• 1/4 cup (30g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)