Praline French Toast Casserole

This is a fabulous Sunday breakfast or brunch dish. This is a very rich dish, a little goes a long way.

Praline French Toast Casserole

Serves 8

Recipe from: Paula Deen

Ingredients:

8 eggs

1-1/2 cups half-and-half

1/3 cup maple syrup

sugar

10 to 12 slices soft bread, 1-inch thick

Topping:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

2/3 cup maple syrup

2 cups chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Generously butter a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish.

2. Mix the eggs, half-and-half, maple syrup, and sugar in a large bowl. Place the bread slices (note: I cubed day old French bread) in the prepared casserole dish and cover with the egg mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and let soak overnight in the refrigerator.

3. Preheat the oven to 350F. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator.

4. Make the topping: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the sugar and maple syrup and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in pecans. Pour the mixture over the bread and bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!