Paula Deen's Praline French Toast Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 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
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 cups pecans, chopped

Recipe

• 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.