Baked French Toast Casserole

Baked French Toast Casserole
Originally published on: December 19, 1996

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf French bread
• 9 large eggs
• 3 cups milk, half may be whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Praline Topping:

• 2 sticks butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 3 Tbsp. light corn syrup
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Directions:

1. Slice bread into slices. Arrange in buttered 9×13-inch pan overlapping slices.
2. Combine eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat until blended. Pour evenly over bread slices. Cover with foil, refrigerate overnight.
3. Next day: Preheat oven to 350°. Combine Praline Topping ingredients, spread evenly over bread.
4. Bake 40 minutes until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup or honey.