"Just when you thought caramel-pecan rolls were breakfast's best friend, along comes this French toast casserole, stuffed with caramel and pecans. Too delish to even describe!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 loaf challah bread, sliced into 6 (1-inch thick) slices
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CARAMEL BASE:
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4 tablespoons brown sugar
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4 tablespoons butter, melted
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CARAMEL STUFFING:
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9 tablespoons dulce de leche or other thick caramel sauce
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1 cup toasted chopped pecans, divided
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EGG MIXTURE:
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1 cup milk
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6 whole eggs
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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CINNAMON SYRUP:
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1 cup water
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1 cup brown sugar
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2 whole cinnamon sticks