Ingredients
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1 loaf French bread
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8 large eggs
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2 cups whipping cream
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1 cup milk
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 pinch salt (1/16 tsp., just half of an 1/8 tsp. approx.)
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1 cup butter
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup chopped pecans
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 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.
- In a large bowl, combine rest of ingredients beating with whisk til well blended but not foamy.
- Pour over the bread slices, making sure all are covered spooning some in between the slices.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Next day, heat oven to 350*, make praline topping--"Praline Topping":
- In saucepan, combine ingredients and bring to a boil, pour and spread evenly over top of bread slices.
- Bake casserole, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes til puffed and golden!