overnight praline french toast casserole
I LOVE to make this dish for company that stays the weekend! Just serve with sausage or bacon and fresh fruit, and you're all set, except....your guests might not want to leave! Photo by carolinajewel
prep time
20 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
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yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - loaf french bread
- 8 - large eggs
- 2 cups - heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup - milk
- 2 Tbl. - sugar
- 2 tsp. - vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. - cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. - nutmeg
- - just a pinch of salt
- PRALINE TOPPING:
- 1 cup - (2 sticks) butter
- 1 cup - packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 cup - chopped pecans
- 2 Tbl. - light corn syrup
- 3/4 tsp. - cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. - nutmeg
How To Make overnight praline french toast casserole
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Step 1Slice the bread into 20-1" slices and arrange the slices in a generously buttered 13x9 or larger baking dish, in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine rest of ingredients beating with whisk til well blended but not foamy. Pour over the bread slices, making sure all are covered spooning some in between the slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Next day, heat oven to 350*, make praline topping. Praline Topping: In saucepan, combine ingredients and bring to a boil, pour and spread evenly over top of bread slices. Bake casserole, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes til puffed and golden!
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Category:
Breakfast Casseroles
Category:
Sweet Breads
Culture:
French
Keyword:
#toast
Keyword:
#praline
Keyword:
#overnight
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