Paula Deens Overnight French Toast

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Its so easy to make & so delish!!! Kids loved it, even the ones who don't normally eat french toast!

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Steps

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Slice french bread into 20 slices , 1-inch each.

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Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch baking dish in 2 rows , overlapping the 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 a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly.

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Pour mixture over the bread slices , making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-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 day , preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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Prepare the praline topping:.

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Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well.

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Makes enough for baked french toast casserole.

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

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Serve with maple syrup.

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Ingredients

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