Kelly's Praline French Toast Casserole

I LOVE to make this dish for company that stays the weekend! Just serve with sausage or bacon and fresh fruit, and you're all set, except....your guests might not want to leave!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  loaf  French bread
• 8  large eggs
• 2  cups  whipping cream
• 1  cup milk
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1  pinch salt (1/16 tsp., just half of an 1/8 tsp. approx.)

• Praline Topping

• 1  cup butter
• 1  cup  packed brown sugar
• 1  cup  chopped pecans
• 2  tablespoons light corn syrup
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Slice the bread into 20-1" slices and arrange the slices in a generously buttered 13x9 or larger baking dish, in 2 rows, overlapping the slices.
2. In a large bowl, combine rest of ingredients beating with whisk til well blended but not foamy.
3. Pour over the bread slices, making sure all are covered spooning some in between the slices.
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5. Next day, heat oven to 350*, make praline topping--"Praline Topping":
6. In saucepan, combine ingredients and bring to a boil, pour and spread evenly over top of bread slices.
7. Bake casserole, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes til puffed and golden!