Baked French Toast Casserole with Maple Syrup

Name: Baked French Toast Casserole with Maple Syrup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 16 oz french bread (one loaf); 8 large eggs; 2 c half and half; 1 c milk; 2 Tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla; 3/4 tsp cinnamon, divided; 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg, divided; 1 dash(es) salt; 2 stick butter, melted; 1 c light brown sugar; 1 c chopped pecans; 2 Tbsp light corn syrup

By Laura Rafeld
@NotMyCupOfTea

This recipe is quick and easy; however, you do need to begin preparing the night before (10") and make the topping prior to baking (10").

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

50 Min

Ingredients

16 oz

french bread (one loaf)
8 large

eggs
2 c

half and half
1 c

milk
2 Tbsp

granulated sugar
1 tsp

vanilla
3/4 tsp

cinnamon, divided
3/4 tsp

ground nutmeg, divided
1 dash(es)

salt
2 stick

butter, melted
1 c

light brown sugar
1 c

chopped pecans
2 Tbsp

light corn syrup
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How to Make Baked French Toast Casserole with Maple Syrup

Step-by-Step

Slice bread into 1 inch slices and arrange in a generously buttered 9 x 13-in dish in two rows with overlapping slices.
Combine eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, 1/4 teasp cinnamon, 1/4 teasp nutmeg and salt in a large bowl, beat with an electric mixer or wisk until well blended but not bubbly. Pour over bread slices to cover all bread evenly,spooning some of the mixture between slices.
Refrigerate overnight.
The next day, prepare praline topping by combining melted butter, brown sugar, pecans, syrup, 1/2 teasp cinnamon, and 1/2 teasp nutmeg. Spread over bread/egg, cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 50 mins or until puffed and golden brown.
Serve with maple syrup.