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Baked French Toast Casserole
Category: Brunch
Serves: 6-8
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Ingredients:
1 challah or brioche (13 - 16 oz.) 8 large eggs 2 c. half and half 1 c. milk 2 T. sugar 1 t. vanilla 1/4 t. ground cinnamon 1/4 t. ground nutmeg dash salt praline topping maple syrup Praline topping: 1/2 lb. (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 c. packed light brown sugar 1 c. chopped pecans 2 T. light corn syrup 1/2 t. ground cinnamon 1/2 t. ground nutmeg.
Directions:
Slice bread into 20 1” slices. Arrange slices in generously buttered 9” x 13” 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 blend thoroughly. Pour over the bread slices, making sure they are evenly covered. Cover with foil, and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread the praline topping evenly over the bread and bake 40 minutes until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup. Praline topping: combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well.