Baked Overnight French Toast Casserole with Praline Topping

Name: Baked Overnight French Toast Casserole with Praline Topping recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices; 8 eggs; 2 cups half-and-half; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup chopped toasted pecans; 2 teaspoons light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

by Luke Cruz 1 year ago

5 (1)

40 minutes

501.7 kcal

46.9 g carbs

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Description

This is an easy, delicious, do-ahead baked casserole brunch recipe that doesn't need any syrup, since the French toast has its own praline topping. You can microwave the praline topping slightly to help spreadability.

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
8 eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and arrange bread slices in a row.
2. Combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Beat using an electric mixer until blended. Pour mixture over bread slices, making sure all are evenly covered. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Combine butter, brown sugar, chopped pecans, corn syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Spread praline topping over bread mixture.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and lightly golden, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 12 servings

calories: 501.7 kcal

carbohydrates: 46.9 g

protein: 11.5 g

saturated fat: 14.7 g

cholesterol: 181.2 mg

sodium: 480.8 mg

fiber: 2 g

sugar: 22.9 g