Paula Dean'S Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe

Name: Paula Dean'S Baked French Toast Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces); 8 large eggs; 2 cups half-and-half; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 dash salt; Praline Topping; 1/2 lb butter, softened at room temperature; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 dash salt
Praline Topping
1/2 lb butter, softened at room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1
Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices.
2
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 some of the mixture in between the slices.
3
Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
4
The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
5
Combine all ingredients for the Praline Topping in a medium bowl and blend well. Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.
6
Serve with maple syrup.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces), 8 large eggs, 2 cups half-and-half, 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Paula Dean'S Baked French Toast Casserole falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Paula Dean'S Baked French Toast Casserole

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