Praline French Toast Paula Deen

 PAULA DEEN’S PRALINE FRENCH TOAST – serves 6-8

 8 eggs

1 1/2c half and half

1/3 cup maple syrup

1/3c light brown sugar, packed

12 slices soft bread, 1” thick, with crust on

 Butter a 9x13” pan.  Mix 1^st 4 ingredients together.  Layer the bread slices in the dish and pour the egg mixture over it.  Cover and refrigerate overnight.

 Topping:

1/2c butter

1/2c light brown sugar packed

2/3c maple syrup

2c pecans, chopped

Melt the butter in a saucepan, add sugar and syrup and cook for 1-2 minutes; stir in the pecans.  Pour mix over the bread.  Bake for 45-55 minutes at 350°.  Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.