Praline French Toast

By commercecook

This French toast casserole is best when prepared and refrigerated overnight.

Ingredients

• Topping:
• 8 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 8 slices of French or Italian bread, cut into 3/4 inch slices
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Mix eggs, milk, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and vanilla. Pour half of the egg mixture into a 9x13 inch pan.

Place bread slices in pan and pour remaining egg mixture on top.

Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Melt 1/4 cup butter in serving casserole. Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar, syrup and pecans.

Carefully place soaked bread on top of the nut mixture and pour any remaining egg mixture on top.

Bake for 30-45 minutes or until puffed and brown.