suemunzlinger's Recipe

Paula Deen's Praline French Toast

Category: Main Dish

Ingredients

8 eggs


1 1/2 cups half-and-half


1/3 cup maple syrup


1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed

10 -12 slices soft bread, 1 inch thick


Topping

1/2 cup butter


1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed


2/3 cup maple syrup


2 cups pecans, chopped

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Directions

1.Generously butter a 13 X 9 inch casserole dish;.


2.Mix the eggs, half and half, maple syrup,and sugar in a large bowl.


3.Place the bread slices in the prepared casserole dish and cover with the egg mixture: cover with plastic wrap and let soak overnight in refrigerator

4.Preheat oven to 350 degrees; remove the casserole from refrigerator.


5.Make the Topping: melt the butter in a saucepan; add sugar and maple syrup and cook for 1 to 2 minutes; stir in pecans;.


6.Pour the mixture over the bread and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, allow to cool 10 minutes before serving, enjoy.