How to Make Baked Overnight French Toast Casserole with Praline Topping - A Step-by-Step Guide

French toast is a beloved breakfast classic, cherished for its sweet, custardy flavor and comforting texture. While traditional French toast is made on the stovetop, this recipe for Baked Overnight French Toast Casserole with Praline Topping takes the dish to a whole new level. This make-ahead breakfast casserole is perfect for special occasions, holiday mornings, or anytime you want to treat yourself to a delicious breakfast without all the morning prep work.

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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and arrange bread slices in a row.
  • Combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Beat using an electric mixer until blended. Pour mixture over bread slices, making sure all are evenly covered. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine butter, brown sugar, chopped pecans, corn syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Spread praline topping over bread mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and lightly golden, about 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    502 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 181mg
    • Sodium: 481mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 130mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 245mg