Sexy Recipes for Sunday ~ Baked French Toast Casserole
Baked French Toast Casserole Total Time: 9 hrPrep: 20 minInactive: 8 hrCook: 40 minYield: 6 to 8 servingsLevel: Easy Ingredients1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)8 large eggs2 cups half-and-half1 cup milk2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegDash saltPraline Topping, recipe followsMaple syrupPraline Topping:1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter1 cup packed light brown sugar1 cup chopped pecans2 tablespoons light corn syrup1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmegDirectionsSlice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat 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 beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon […]