Baked French Toast Casserole

Adapted from http://www.chewoutloud.com/2014/01/10/baked-french-toast-casserole-with-streusel/

Ingredients:
For the Streusel:

• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

For the Casserole:

• 6 - 6 1/2 cups hearty bread, cubed (I used honey wheat)
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions:

• Make the Streusel by combining the four ingredients in a bowl until it resembles wet sand.  Cover and refrigerate
• Grease a 8 x 8 baking dish with butter.
• Place bread cubes in the dish
• In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, sugar, salt and vanilla extract
• Pour mixture over the bread cubes and stir to ensure all bread is covered.
• Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Sprinkle streusel topping onto the top of the casserole
• Bake for 35 - 45 minutes until nicely browned and bubbly.
• Allow to cool slightly and serve warm with maple syrup