French Toast
1 – 2 loaves of French / Italian bread – sliced into 1 inch slices
8 large eggs
2 cups half & half
1 cup milk
2 Tbs. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
¼ tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. nutmeg
Dash of salt
Praline Topping
2 sticks butter – softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup pecans – chopped
2 Tbs. light corn syrup
½ tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. nutmeg
Arrange slices of bread in two layers in a greased 9 x 13 pan. Combine the remaining French toast ingredients, and whisk until blended. Pour mixture over bread, making sure that all pieces are moistened. Combine all ingredients for the praline topping in a small bowl. Cover both and refrigerate overnight.
The next day – Crumble praline topping over French toast casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until puffed and golden.
