BAKED PRALINE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH MAPLE SYRUP

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Oh Mamma Mia! Let me tell you, this is by far the best french toast I ever ever had! It's so delicious and fluffy. Great for breakfast, brunch or even for dessert. You don't have to add the nuts but I like the crunch. So go make it and enjoy!

Provided by Annamaria Settanni McDonald @ArtByASM

Categories     Breakfast Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 16

FRENCH TOAST
1 - loaf of french bread (13 to 16 ounces)
8 - eggs
2 cup(s) half-and-half
1 cup(s) milk
1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
dash(es) salt
PRALINE TOPPING
2 stick(s) butter
1 cup(s) packed light brown sugar
1 cup(s) chopped pecans (optional)
2 tablespoon(s) light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg

Steps:

  • For French Toast: Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • PRALINE TOPPING: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Nuts are optional.
  • Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.

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