Baked French Toast Casserole

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's PartyEpisode: Lovin' Spoonfuls

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (182)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 8 hr 0 min
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 9 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
Butter, for pan
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
Praline Topping, recipe follows
Raspberry Syrup, recipe follows

Directions

Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch thick 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. Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 45 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with Raspberry Syrup.

Praline Topping:

1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter

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

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Spread over bread as directed above.

Raspberry Syrup:

1 cup raspberry preserves

3 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur (recommended: Framboise)

Combine ingredients in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir until warm and thinned out like syrup.

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Henriette n/a, MN 02-06-2010
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was very yummy. I made it for a brunch. The best thing is that you can (actually have to) prepare it the night before,... so you can just finish it and put it in the oven. Great if you are entertaining at your house. It was so moist, I totally forgot about the syrup. It was still great. Very sweet.Read more
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Melissa Salem, VA 01-09-2010
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I don't understand
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Did anyone else have a problem with the middle not being done? The outside was golden brown and looked delicious but the... inside was a soggy wet mess. I kept putting it back in the oven to let it cook more but the outside was getting too dark and the inside never got done enough. We couldn't even eat it, had to throw the whole thing out. Read more
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Terri Schaumburg, IL 01-03-2010
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My family was screaming!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a family brunch and everyone just loved it -- adults and kids alike. Very easy to make. I did use 1 1/4... pounds of bread because there was just too much liquid, and I tore the bread rather than sliced it. I cut the butter for the praline topping in half, and used frozen, sweetened raspberries rather than make make the syrup. I will definitely make it again -- but only for special occasions, as it is just too decadent for every day. Read more
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Tammie Boxford, MA 12-31-2009
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Great Flavor but TOO soggy.
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made this for my husbands 43 Birthday. I followed the recipe exactly as written. The bread after 50 min was still soggy all... the way through except for the top. I then took the pieces out and layed them on a cookie sheet to crisp up the rest but it still was way too moist. I would probably not make this again. Still on the search..Read more
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Tracey West Trenton, NJ 12-30-2009
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is easy and delicious. It tastes like cinnamon buns. There is no need for syrup. I cut the butter in the... praline topping by half a stick. Will definitely pass this recipe on and use it again.Read more
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alison Everett, WA 12-28-2009
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New Christmas Tradition
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for the first time for family and friends for our traditional Christmas breakfast. It was so easy and turned out... great. What a great time saver by preparing the night before. I will definitely be making this again and again! Thanks PaulaRead more