PRALINE TOPPED FRENCH TOAST

A Christmas morning favorite!

ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread (16 ounces)
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon each of cinnamon and nutmeg

TOPPING

• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

directions

• Slice bread into 1 inch slices. Arrange in buttered 9“ x 13” baking dish in two rows, overlapping sides.
• In large bowl, combine eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and a speck of salt. Beat with rotary beater til blended. Pour over bread slices, covering evenly and spooning between slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
• The next day, preheat oven to 350°.
• Combine topping ingredients in bowl. Spread mixture evenly over bread.
• Bake for 40 minutes until puffed and golden. Serve with maple syrup or honey.