This is the ultimate breakfast casserole – the base is donuts! Combined with a sweet caramel and pecan topping, this easy recipe is a special occasion indulgence.
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 sauce pan over medium heat. Stir till the butter is melted. Remove from heat once mixture starts to bubble all over.
Add in ¼ cup heavy cream and stir to combine. Then add the last ¼ of heavy cream and stir to combine. Let cool a few minutes before pouring over your desired amount on the donut mixture. You can save extra for serving. Sprinkle pecans on top.
Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot.