Post By Chelsea Mari
Ingredients
• 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
• Dash salt
• Maple syrup
Directions
Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 overlapping rows.
In a large bowl combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a whisk until blended.
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 and make praline topping.
Pecan streusel Topping:
• 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Combine ingredients in a medium bowl and fork together.
Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes or until puffed and lightly golden. Serve warm with maple syrup.
