And even though it is Wednesday, I am still going to post this week's recipe. It's a good one. We had a family brunch on Saturday morning here at my house-- it was so wonderful and relaxing-- and this was what I made. It was so good (I'm not trying to toot my own horn-- it's truly just a delicious recipe, that's all) I didn't even manage to snap a picture of it before it was half gone! It is not healthy, but if you are looking for a tasty breakfast splurge-- here it is. :)
French Toast Casserole1 loaf french bread, cut in 20 slices
8 eggs
2 cups half-and-half (I used fat-free)
1 cup milk
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
dash salt
Lay/ overlap bread slices in a well-greased 9x13 pan. Mix eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt with whisk until well-beaten. Pour mixtures over bread slices, making sure to spoon some between the slices too. You want ALL the bread to be well-coated. Cover pan and allow to soak overnight in refrigerator.
Praline mix:
2 sticks butter (I cut it down to 1 1/2), melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans (chopped walnuts also work well)
2 Tbsp light corn syrup
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
The next morning, heat over to 350 degrees. Make praline mix by mixing all ingredients together. Spread over bread slices, once again making sure to get some in between the slices too. Bake approximately 40 minutes, or until no longer soggy on top and edges.
Best served warm, with lots of lovely people to enjoy it with you!
10 comments:
I will attest that this was the yummiest breakfast in the whole world! And I do suggest that you make it for a crowd, otherwise I could picture myself sitting on the kitchen floor and eating this whole thing with a fork straight out of the casserole dish.
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Oh no, I am so sorry to hear you were sick! I heard about that stomach bug and it sounds awful. Your recipe, on the other hand, sounds delicious! How fun to have family over for brunch!
Yuck! I'm so sorry you were sick! That's no fun, especially in the summer! Glad you guys are doing better! Thanks for posting this recipe -- it looks SO good! YUM! I love French Toast!
Oh wow! That looks AMAZING!!!
this sounds perfect for Christmas/easter morning!
I love stuff that you can prepare the night before! And with big lunches or brunches on those days this just sounds perfect! oops said that twice :) anywho thanks for sharing!
Mmmm it was so yummy! I'm glad I reminded you to take a picture of it! Even though it was halfway gone, I think it just shows how much we all LOVED it!
Sounds really good! I rarely make breakfast, but this is probably something I could manage. Yumm!!!
That yucky flu bug hit our house a couple of weeks ago too...so glad you're feeling better! And YAY! for Tasty Tuesdays returning! =) This will definitely be one I will try...especially after all of the rave comments on it!
Your vintage exposaroonie photo was fantastic!!!!
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, YUMMY!
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