BAKED OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH PRALINE TOPPING

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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.

Provided by Kathy Markman

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 9h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and arrange bread slices in a row.
  • 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.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine butter, brown sugar, chopped pecans, corn syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Spread praline topping over bread mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and lightly golden, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 181.2 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 480.8 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

Sandy Masrihye
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy mornings.


Uddin Nabil
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


sadiya Jewooth
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a few slices of bread that are about to go stale, so this is a perfect way to use them up.


Shagor sarkar
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I'm not a big fan of overnight dishes, but this casserole changed my mind. It was so easy to prepare the night before and it baked up perfectly in the morning.


Asif Khattak
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This casserole is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and impressive.


Olive Ali
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add different fruits, nuts, or spices to customize it to your liking.


Mrs Maria
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This casserole is perfect for a crowd. I made it for a brunch party and it was a huge hit.


Khalid Mairaj
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I'm not a big fan of pralines, so I omitted the praline topping. The casserole was still delicious without it.


HASNAIN MOAVIA
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This casserole was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. I would still recommend this recipe to others.


collen dhanda
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I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out perfectly. The praline topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Rasel Gazi
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that it can be made the night before, which makes it perfect for busy mornings.


Shukuran Shakeeb
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This casserole is so rich and decadent. It's definitely a special occasion dish.


Poiuyt Poiuyt
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I had some trouble finding challah bread, so I used brioche instead. It worked out just fine.


Abdul Ullah
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I thought the casserole was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband and kids loved it. I'll probably cut back on the sugar next time I make it.


Adnan Rao
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My kids loved this casserole! They especially loved the praline topping.


Elijah Wurch
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I love that this casserole can be made the night before. It's so convenient and makes mornings so much easier.


Mawais Awais
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This casserole is perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch. It's also great for a potluck or holiday gathering.


Faruk Al nasir
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I was a bit skeptical about the praline topping, but it was surprisingly good. It added a nice crunch and sweetness to the casserole.


Muhammad Rejowan
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Yaser Hanif
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This overnight French toast casserole was a hit with my family! The praline topping was the perfect finishing touch.