Praline French Toast

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Breakast

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs , beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 slices French bread (3/4-inch slices)
  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients, whisking until blended.

  2. Pour 1 cup egg mixture into a greased 13×9 baking dish.

  3. Place bread in dish; pour remaining eggs over the bread.

  4. Cover and chill overnight.

  5. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat; add brown sugar and syrup, stirring until smooth.

  6. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  7. Stir in pecans.

  8. Pour over bread slices and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until set and golden.

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