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Pecan Praline French Toast Casserole

Name: Pecan Praline French Toast Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 8 h 50 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable spray; 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed; â cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; Â¾ cup pecans, finely choppedÂ; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 10 ounces whole-grain French bread, cut into 1-inch slices

Enjoy a decadent Southern twist on French toast with a make-ahead Pecan Praline French Toast Casserole. Spread the praline topping over the bottom of a baking dish, then add a layer of thick French bread slices and the egg and milk mixture. Refrigerate the casserole overnight, then the only thing left to do in the morning is bake and enjoy.

Jessi Heggan

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Makes: 10 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes
Recipe Created By: Jodie Shield
Featured In: North Carolina Field & Family

Ingredients

Nonstick vegetable spray
1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons maple syrup
¾ cup pecans, finely chopped
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 ounces whole-grain French bread, cut into 1-inch slices

Instructions

Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick vegetable spray. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, melted butter and maple syrup. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly over the bottom. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top.
In the same medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Set aside.
Arrange the bread slices over the pecans in the baking dish, then pour the egg mixture over the bread. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
In the morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake casserole uncovered for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Flip French toast slices out onto serving plates so the pecan layer is on top. Serve immediately.