Baked French Toast Casserole
Posted On December 27, 2021
Servings: 8 people
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
- Maple syrup
Praline Topping
- 1/2 pound butter 2 sticks
- 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
Instructions
- Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs).
- Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. 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. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.
- Serve with maple syrup. 6 to 8 servings
Praline Topping
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Makes enough for Baked French Toast Casserole.
Notes
Nutritional values do not include the maple syrup. Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements and brands used to prepare the recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Baked French Toast Casserole
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
745
% Daily Value*
Fat
46
g
71
%
Saturated Fat
22
g
138
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Cholesterol
272
mg
91
%
Sodium
584
mg
25
%
Potassium
353
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
69
g
23
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
38
g
42
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
1250
mcg
139
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
190
mg
19
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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