Praline French Toast

cook time:: 30-35 minutes
other time:: soaks overnight

Makes 8 servings

Heather

Our Christmas Breakfast

ingredients

8 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups half and half
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
8 thick slices French bread
1 stick margarine
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2/3 cup maple syrup
1 cup chopped pecans

directions

In a small bowl, combine eggs, half and half, brown sugar, salt and vanilla. Pour half the mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. Cover with bread slices, then top with remaining egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Before serving, preheat oven to 350 degrees. In another 9x13 pan glass baking dish, melt margarine and stir in brown sugar, maple syrup and pecans. Cover margarine mixture with soaked bread slices and bake 30 to 35 minutes until puffed and brown. If not slightly browned, turn on broiler for a minute or two. Cut into squares and serve plates. Serve immediately. Serves 8.

Source: Wynell Esson