I learned how to cook from my wonderful foodie family, especially my Mama! One of my favorite things to do is to call her and brainstorm recipe ideas together.
She’s an amazing home cook and throughout the years she’s made some truly mouthwatering meals.
One of my favorite “Mama meals” (and there are so many) is her French Toast Casserole.
Come on folks, who doesn’t love buttery French Toast with a crunchy praline topping?!!
Baked French Toast Casserole
Materials
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 8 eggs beaten
- 2 cups half & half
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- pinch of salt
Praline topping:
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Slice the French bread into 20 slices.
- Place the slices in a buttered 9X13 baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping slices.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half & half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix until blended but not too bubbly.
- Pour over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk/egg mixture.
- Spoon mixture between the slices too.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove the dish from the refrigerator and remove foil.
- Mix all ingredients for praline topping in a bowl.
- Spread evenly over bread. Bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or honey.
Slice the French bread into 20 slices.
Place the slices in a buttered 9X13 baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping slices.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half & half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Mix until blended but not too bubbly.
Pour over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk/egg mixture.
Spoon mixture between the slices too.
Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Remove the dish from the refrigerator and remove foil.
Time to make the praline topping!
Mix all ingredients for praline topping in a bowl.
Spread evenly over bread. Bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and golden.
Serve alone or with maple syrup or honey! Enjoy!
Of course I'll take some french toast casserole? This looks delicious!
French toast casserole yummm…I love french toast but never had it as casserole, I am excited to try this out.
Well now I’m starving! This is some of the best looking French toast I’ve ever seen!
What a delicious treat for breakfast! I love French Toast and that Praline topping is fabulous 😀
Would like to try this creation in my kitchen! The pecan nuts really add to the flavor! Bravo!
Your baked French toast casserole recipe is a true gem! The detailed instructions and personal touch make it feel like a warm, homemade delight. Can’t wait to try it – thanks for sharing this deliciousness!
This looks like such a fancy version of french toast! Thank you for your recipe – it’s really easy to follow too.
I love the sound of your French Toast Casserole, it sounds similar to our Bread and Butter pudding!