FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH PRALINE TOPPING

FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH PRALINE TOPPING image

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (12 to 16 oz)loaf french bread
8 eggs
2 cups half and half
1 cup whole milk
2 T. sugar
1 t. vanilla
1/4 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. nutmeg
Praline Topping
1 c. butter,softened
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
2 T. light corn syrup
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. nutmeg
Combine all ingredients. Spread over casserole as directed.

Steps:

Cut loaf of bread into 1 inch slices. Arrange slices in buttered 13 x 9 pan, cutting or breaking pieces to fit and squeesing in bis and pieces of bread so there is barely and space between slices Combine eggs, haf and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon,nutmeg and salf. Beat with whisk until blended but not bubbly. Pour evenly over bread slices, spooning some mixture in between cracks. Chill, covered, overnight. The next morning, prepare Praline Topping and spread over casserole. Bake at 350 uncovered for 40 minutes, or until puffed and light brown. Serve with syrup.