Baked French Toast Casserole with Maple Syrup

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Spring Brunch

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (1282)

Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 8 hr 0 min
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 9 hr 0 min

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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
Dash salt
Praline Topping, recipe follows
Maple syrup

Directions

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.

Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple 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. Makes enough for Baked French Toast Casserole.

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Tammy Lees Summit, MO 11-19-2009
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Truly amazing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is honestly the best french toast casserole that has ever graced my lips! I found some fresh challah bread to use, which... made it a little sweeter, and prepared it the same morning I baked it. The fresh bread soaked up all the liquid, and it was not dry at all, so if you're in a time crunch and didn't make it the night before, it works out just fine. I added a little more brown sugar to my crust, and only had half the pecans, but it was still very tasty. I added about a quarter teaspoon of almond extract to the liquid mixture, because I usually put it in my regular french toast. An all-around excellent recipe - very easy to prepare.Read more
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The Albemarle, NC 11-18-2009
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So good it was bad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I also WENT! it actually made a huge mess in the casserole and no one would eat it....except my husband
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Mary Plant City, FL 11-14-2009
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Awesome...Awesome...Awesome!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tried this recipes several years ago, and it has been my favorite ever since. I make it for company and for the holiday... mornings. My family just loves it. You have to try it. It is nice and crisp in texture, with great flavor. One recommendation I have.."IS TO MAKE LOTS OF IT".Read more
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cheryl sioux city, IA 11-12-2009
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THE BEST FRENCH TOAST EVER ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is amazing. I am not one toeat french toast but if I could make this everytime I would become a french toast lover. ... And you don't even need the maple syrup with praline sauce over it.Read more
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Chris Monrovia, CA 11-05-2009
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BETTER THAN GREAT!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is a real crowd pleaser. I used 11/2 c fat free half-and-half, fresh nutmeg and of course real maple syrup. The... smell as it is it bakes fills the house with anticipation. This recipe, is a keeper.Read more
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Emily Lafayette, LA 10-25-2009
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Oh My Heavens
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Girlfriend, I can't begin to find the most "sin-say-should-I" way to describe this dish. Mmmm, mmmm it was beyond good. ... THANK YOU PAULA FOR BEING ON THIS EARTH TO SHARE YOUR TALENTS WITH ME.Read more