Praline French Toast

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 c. half and half
• 1 Tb. brown sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 8 (1" thick) slices French bread
• 1/2 c. butter
• 3/4 c. packed brown sugar
• 1/2 c. maple syrup
• 3/4 c. chopped pecans, toasted

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a wire whisk until blended. Pour 1 cup egg mixture into a greased 13x9" baking dish. Place bread in dish; pour remaining egg mixture over bread. Cover and chill 8 hours. The next morning, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add brown sugar and maple syrup, stirring until smooth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in pecans. Pour over French bread slices in baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until set and golden.