Baked French Toast Casserole

Baked French Toast Casserole photo
prep time:
null refrigerate overnight
total time:
null bake 40 minutes
ShellyShelly

ingredients

  • loaf French bread
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 c. half and half
  • 1 c. milk
  • 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • dash salt
  • maple syrup
  • Praline Topping:
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 c. packed light brown sugar
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

directions

  • 1

    Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1" each.

  • 2

    Arrange in a generously buttered 9x13 baking dish in two rows overlapping the slices.

  • 3

    In a large bowl combine eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; whisk until blended but not too bubbly.

  • 4

    Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the mixture. Spoon some in between the slices.

  • 5

    Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

  • 6

    The next day preheat oven to 350°.

  • 7

    Combine all praline ingredients in a bowl and blend well.

  • 8

    Spread evenly over bread and bake for 40 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

  • 9

    Serve with maple syrup.

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