baked french toast casserole with maple syrup
I am not sure where I got this recipe I know it came from someone. I made this for my Mother's Day brunch what a hit it was with the family!!
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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 of salt
- - maple syrup
- PRALINE TOPPING
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
How To Make baked french toast casserole with maple syrup
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Step 1The night before begin the preparation, it is best to sit overnight.
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Step 2Slice French bread into 1 inch slices, @20 slices, arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows overlapping the slices.
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Step 3In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and whisk until blended but not too bubbly.
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Step 4Pour 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.
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Step 5Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
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Step 6The next morning preheat oven 350 degrees
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Step 7Make the Praline Topping by combining all the Praline ingredients together in a bowl, mix well.
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Step 8Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread
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Step 9Bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. I placed mine on a cookie sheet, to prevent the overflow spilling in my oven
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