Best 6 Baked French Toast Casserole With Praline Topping Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our baked French toast casserole, an easy-to-make yet delectable breakfast or brunch dish that will tantalize your taste buds. This delightful casserole combines the classic flavors of French toast with a rich praline topping, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and savory. Dive into the creamy custard-soaked bread, perfectly complemented by the crunchy praline topping, and experience a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite, leaving you with a warm and satisfied heart. Explore the detailed recipe and additional variations provided to create a dish that suits your unique preferences and dietary needs.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

- Classic Baked French Toast Casserole: Experience the timeless flavors of this traditional baked French toast casserole, featuring a simple yet delicious combination of bread, eggs, milk, and spices.

- Blueberry Baked French Toast Casserole: Elevate your breakfast experience with the vibrant burst of blueberries in this delectable casserole. The sweet and juicy blueberries add a pop of color and flavor to the classic French toast base.

- Pumpkin Baked French Toast Casserole: Embrace the warmth and comfort of fall with this pumpkin-infused baked French toast casserole. The rich pumpkin puree adds a delightful autumnal twist to this classic dish.

- Chocolate Chip Baked French Toast Casserole: Indulge in the ultimate chocolatey treat with this irresistible chocolate chip baked French toast casserole. Chocolate chips are generously folded into the bread mixture, creating a decadent and indulgent breakfast or brunch option.

- Vegan Baked French Toast Casserole: Delight in a plant-based version of this classic casserole, featuring almond milk, coconut oil, and your favorite vegan bread. Enjoy a guilt-free and equally delicious baked French toast experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH PRALINE TOPPING



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This is an easy, delicious, do-ahead baked casserole brunch recipe that doesn't need any syrup, since the French toast has its own praline topping. You can microwave the praline topping slightly to help spreadability.

Provided by Kathy Markman

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 9h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
8 eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and arrange bread slices in a row.
  • Combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Beat using an electric mixer until blended. Pour mixture over bread slices, making sure all are evenly covered. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine butter, brown sugar, chopped pecans, corn syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Spread praline topping over bread mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and lightly golden, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 181.2 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 480.8 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

BAKED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Overnight french toast casserole is a decadent twist on classic french toast. It's super easy and flavorful. You'll need French bread, eggs, half and half, milk and seasonings like nutmeg and cinnamon. Guests will beg for more!

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     Brunch     comfort food     holiday

Time 20m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 16

dash salt
1 teaspoon divided ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon divided ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup milk
8 large eggs
2 cups half and half
1 loaf (13 to 16 oz) French bread
1/2 lb plus more for pan butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup raspberry preserves
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur

Steps:

  • Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch thick each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9X13 casserole dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. 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 °F. Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 45 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with Raspberry Syrup.
  • Praline Topping:
  • Combine butter, brown sugar, pecans, light corn syrup, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg in a medium bowl and blend well. Spread over bread as directed above.
  • Raspberry Syrup:
  • Combine raspberry preserves, water and liqueur in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir until warm and thinned out like syrup.

PRALINE PECAN FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Great for Christmas morning!

Provided by jmsorce

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 8h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups half-and-half
8 eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
8 slices French bread
¼ cup butter, or more as needed
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup maple syrup
¾ cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons confectioners sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Mix half-and-half, eggs, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar together in a large shallow bowl; add French bread. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place butter in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Place casserole dish in the preheating oven to melt butter, about 5 minutes. Swirl butter over bottom of the dish.
  • Spread brown sugar, maple syrup, and pecans over the melted butter. Arrange soaked bread atop pecan mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until French toast is cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 218 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

BAKED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH PRALINE TOPPING



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Categories     Egg     Breakfast     Bake

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 loaf french bread (16oz)
8 eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tbs sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
dash salt
praline topping
maple syrup
for praline topping:
2 sticks butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans (I use more)
2 tbs light corn syrup
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Steps:

  • Slice the french bread into 1" slices. Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9x13 flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a whisk until blended, but not too bubbly. 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 refridgerate overnight. The next day preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine all of the praline topping ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Spread praline topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.

PAULA DEEN'S PRALINE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Very easy to make and delicious. Make it up the day before and set in refrigerator over night. This is a great recipe from a great southern cook, Paula Deen.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 -12 slices soft bread, 1 inch thick
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
2/3 cup maple syrup
2 cups pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Generously butter a 13 X 9 inch casserole dish;.
  • Mix the eggs, half and half, maple syrup,and sugar in a large bowl.
  • Place the bread slices in the prepared casserole dish and cover with the egg mixture: cover with plastic wrap and let soak overnight in refrigerator.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees; remove the casserole from refrigerator.
  • Make the Topping: melt the butter in a saucepan; add sugar and maple syrup and cook for 1 to 2 minutes; stir in pecans;.
  • Pour the mixture over the bread and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, allow to cool 10 minutes before serving, enjoy.

BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH PRALINE TOPPING



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This is a wonderful, make-ahead recipe to serve at a brunch. It really takes no time at all, but it tastes incredible! I used this for our Mother's Day Brunch this year, and it was very well received. I happened to use 1% milk (which I had on hand!) and heavy cream in place of the half and half. In order to save some time, I almost left off the praline topping, but I am so glad I took the time to make it. The nice, sweet crunch of the buttery nuts complimented the dish really well. This is great served with warm maple syrup.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 loaf bread (1 lb, Challah or Portuguese Sweet Bread work well)
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 dash salt
1/2 lb butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Slice the loaf of bread into 1" thick slices.
  • There should be about 20 slices.
  • Butter a 9x13" baking dish, and arrange the bread slices in two layers.
  • I cut some of the slices into triangles to be sure they fit into all the corners.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until well blended, but not too frothy.
  • Gently pour the mixture over the bread slices.
  • Be sure all the slices are covered evenly, especially the ones on top!
  • Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next morning, preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine ingredients for praline topping, and spread evenly over the bread mixture.
  • Bake uncovered in oven for about 40 minutes, or until puffed, and lightly golden on top.
  • (a few more minutes if you like it a little crispier on top!) Cut into squares and serve with warm maple syrup.

Tips:

  • Use stale bread. Stale bread absorbs the custard mixture better and results in a more firm casserole.
  • Don't overmix the custard mixture. Overmixing can result in a tough casserole.
  • Bake the casserole until the custard is set and the top is golden brown. The casserole is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help the casserole to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include maple syrup, whipped cream, and fruit.
  • Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the casserole the night before and bake it in the morning. Just cover the casserole and refrigerate it overnight. In the morning, let the casserole come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

Conclusion:

Baked French toast casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for a crowd and can be made ahead of time. With its fluffy bread, creamy custard, and sweet praline topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit.

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