French Toast Casserole

By kelsbe

Ingredients

• Praline Topping:
• 1 loaf french breAd
• 8 lg eggs
• 2 C half & half
• 1 C milk
• 2 T sugar
• 1 t vanilla
• 1/4 t cinnamon
• 1/4 t nutmeg
• dash salt
• maple syrup
• 1/2 lb butter
• 1 C packed brown sugar
• 1 C chopped pecans
• 2 T light corn syrup
• 1/2 t cinnamon
• 1/2 t nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Slice bread into 20 slices, 1" each. Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9x 13" flat baking dish, overlapping the slices in 2 rows. In a large bowl combine the eggs, half & half, milk, sugar, vanilla cinnamon, nutmeg & salt. Beat with whisk until blended, but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices , spooning some of the mixture in between the 2 rows of bread slices. Cover & refrigerate over night.
Praline Topping:
Combine all ingredients on med bowl & mix well. Spread praline topping evenly over the bread & bake at 350* for 40 mins until puffed & lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.