Baked French Toast Casserole (start this one the night before, just top and bake)

Baked French Toast Casserole

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1 loaf french bread

8 eggs

2 cups half and half

1 cup milk

2 TBS. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

dash of salt

praline topping, recipe follows

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Slice french bread into 20 slices .Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9x13" flat

baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine the

 eggs, half & half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and dash of salt.

Whisk until blended but not to bubbly. Pour mixture over bread making sure bread

is covered evenly. Spoon some of the mixture between slices.

 Cover and refrigerate overnight.

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Next day, pre-heat oven 350*

Spread Praline Topping over the bread and bake for 40 minutes.

Until puffed and lightly golden brown. Serve with maple syrup.

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Praline Topping

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2 sticks of butter

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup pecans, chopped

2 TBS. light corn syrup

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well.

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