Baked French Toast Casserole With Maple Syrup

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This came from the show paula's home cooking with paula deen on the food network. It is absolutely delicious! Prep time does not include overnight soaking.

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Steps

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Slice french bread into 20 slices , 1 inch thick.

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Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9x13-inch baking dish in 2 rows , overlapping slices.

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In a large bowl , combine the eggs , half and half , milk , sugar , vanilla , cinnamon , nutmeg and salt and beat with wire whisk until well blended.

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Pour mixture over bread slices , making sure all are covered evenly with egg mixture.

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Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices.

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Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

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The next morning , preheat oven to 350f.

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Spread praline topping evenly over bread and bake for 40 minutes , until puffed up and lightly golden brown.

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Serve with maple syrup.

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Ingredients

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french bread, eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, butter, light brown sugar, pecans, light corn syrup