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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.