OVERNIGHT PRALINE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

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I LOVE to make this dish for company that stays the weekend! Just serve with sausage or bacon and fresh fruit, and you're all set, except....your guests might not want to leave! Photo by carolinajewel

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 loaf french bread
8 large eggs
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup milk
2 Tbl. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
just a pinch of salt
PRALINE TOPPING:
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 Tbl. light corn syrup
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Slice the bread into 20-1" slices and arrange the slices in a generously buttered 13x9 or larger baking dish, in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine rest of ingredients beating with whisk til well blended but not foamy. Pour over the bread slices, making sure all are covered spooning some in between the slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Next day, heat oven to 350*, make praline topping. Praline Topping: In saucepan, combine ingredients and bring to a boil, pour and spread evenly over top of bread slices. Bake casserole, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes til puffed and golden!

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