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baked praline french toast casserole with maple syrup

(5 ratings)
Recipe by
Annamaria Settanni McDonald
Brooklyn, OH

Oh Mamma Mia! Let me tell you, this is by far the best french toast I ever ever had! It's so delicious and fluffy. Great for breakfast, brunch or even for dessert. You don't have to add the nuts but I like the crunch. So go make it and enjoy!

(5 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min

Ingredients For baked praline french toast casserole with maple syrup

  • FRENCH TOAST
  • 1
    loaf of french bread (13 to 16 ounces)
  • 8
    eggs
  • 2 c
    half-and-half
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • dash
    salt
  • PRALINE TOPPING
  • 2 stick
    butter
  • 1 c
    packed light brown sugar
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp
    light corn syrup
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg

How To Make baked praline french toast casserole with maple syrup

  • 1
    For French Toast: Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. 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. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • 2
    The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 3
    PRALINE TOPPING: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Nuts are optional.
  • 4
    Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.
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