Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • FRENCH TOAST
  • 1 - loaf of french bread (13 to 16 ounces)
  • 8 - eggs
  • 2 cup(s) half-and-half
  • 1 cup(s) milk
  • 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
  • dash(es) salt
  • PRALINE TOPPING
  • 2 stick(s) butter
  • 1 cup(s) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup(s) chopped pecans (optional)
  • 2 tablespoon(s) light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg

Instruction

  • For French Toast: 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 degrees F.
  • PRALINE TOPPING: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Nuts are optional.
  • Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.