Baked French Toast Casserole with Maple Syrup

Ingrédients

1 loaf French bread (13-16 oz)

8 large eggs

2 cups half-and-half

1 cup milk

2 Tbsp granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Dash salt

Praline Topping:

1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1 cup chopped pecans

2 Tbsp light corn syrup

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-in. each. Arrange slices in a buttered 9 by 13 in. baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over bread slices, ensuring even coverage. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. The next day, preheat oven to 350°F. Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 min., until puffed and golden. Serve with maple syrup.

Praline Topping: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well.