Praline French Toast Casserole

By annekeeney

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 8 eggs
• 1 1/2 c. half and half
• 1/3 c. maple syrup
• 1/3 c. packed light brown sugar
• 10-12 slices soft bread, 1 inch thick
• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 c. light brown sugar
• 2/3 c. maple sugar
• 2 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

1. Generously butter a 13x9x2" casserole dish.

2. Mix the eggs, half and half, maple syrup, and sugar in a large bowl. Place the bread slices in the prepared casserole dish and cover with the egg mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and let soak overnight in the refrigerator.

3. Preheat the oven to 350. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator.

4. Make the topping: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the sugar and maple syrup and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the pecans. Pour the mixture over the bread and bake for 45-55 minutes. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.