Recipe of the day 12/28/07 French Toast Casserole
French Toast Casserole
4-6
servings 55 min 15 min prep
55 min | 1 | loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces) | |
| 8 | large eggs | |
| 2 | cups half-and-half | |
| 1 | cup milk | |
| 2 | tablespoons granulated sugar | |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla extract | |
| 1/4 | teaspoon ground cinnamon | |
| 1/4 | teaspoon ground nutmeg | |
| 1 | dash salt | |
Praline Topping | ||
| 1 | cup butter | |
| 1 | cup packed light brown sugar | |
| 1 | cup chopped pecans | |
| 2 | tablespoons light corn syrup | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon ground cinnamon | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon ground nutmeg | |
- Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. 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. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Praline Topping:.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well.
- Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.
| Nutrition Facts Calculated for 1 serving (553g) Recipe makes 4 servings | ||
| Calories 1518 Calories from Fat 857 (56%) | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 95.3g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat 44.8g | 224% | |
| Polyunsat. Fat 10.4g | ||
| Monounsat. Fat 32.9g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 598mg | 199% | |
| Sodium 1304mg | 54% | |
| Potassium 832mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 140.4g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber 6.3g | 25% | |
| Sugars 64.8g | ||
| Protein 31.2g | 62% | |
| Vitamin A 2434mcg | 48% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.3mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B12 2.0mcg | 33% | |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E 3mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium 424mg | 42% | |
| Magnesium 113mg | 28% | |
| Iron 6mg | 37% | |
| Alcohol 0.4g Caffeine 0.0mg | ||
tried the recipe over the holidays--it was great but needed a bit more time in the oven. It's a keeper though!!
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Sid- thanks for the review on this yummy dish!
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