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Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt

Praline Topping Ingredients:

1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions:
Directions:
Tear French bread into pieces 1-inch each. Arrange in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. (Note: Depending on the size of your loaf of bread you might not need to use all of the milk-egg mixture) Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

Praline Topping:
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well.

The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Add fresh blueberries or strawberries. This is a great Christmas Morning breakfast. Cook your bacon in the oven at the same time as this casserole and by the time the gifts are opened Breakfast is ready!

 

 

 

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