OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST WITH PRALINE SYRUP

Overnight French Toast with Praline Syrup image

I discovered this dish last year while hosting a family reunion here in the Pocono Mountains. My niece brought it and shared the recipe. It's a great dish to make ahead of time and freeze; then you'll have a fancy but easy-to-prepare breakfast whenever you host overnight guests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

9 large eggs
3 cups half-and-half cream
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons rum extract, optional
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
24 to 30 slices French bread , cut into 3/4 inch slices
PRALINE SYRUP:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Mix in cream, sugar, rum extract if desired, vanilla and nutmeg. Place the bread in a single layer in two well-greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Pour the egg mixture over bread in each pan. Turn bread over to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Let stand for 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until golden. , Meanwhile, for syrup, bring brown sugar, corn syrup and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Add pecans and butter; simmer 2 minutes longer. Serve with the French toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.