Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
French Toast Casserole with Praline Topping
Ingredients
Casserole
- 1 (12 to 16 ounce) loaf French bread
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups Half-and-Half
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Dash of salt
Praline Topping
- 1 cup butter, softened or slightly microwaved
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
Casserole
- Cut loaf of French bread into 1-inch slices. Arrange slices in buttered 13 x 9-inch pan, cutting or breaking pieces to fit and squeezing in bits and pieces of bread so there is barely any space between slices.
- Combine eggs, Half-and-Half, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Beat with whisk until blended but not bubbly.
- Pour evenly over bread slices, spooning some mixture in between cracks.
- Chill, covered, overnight.
- The next morning, prepare Praline Topping and spread over casserole.
- Bake at 350 degrees F, uncovered, for 40 minutes, or until puffed and light brown.
- Serve with maple syrup or honey.
Praline Topping
- Combine all ingredients. Spread over casserole as directed.