• 1-loaf french bread(13-160z)
• 8-large eggs
• 2-cps half and half
• 1-cp milk
• 2-tbls granulated sugar
• 1-tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4-tsp cinnamon
• 1/4-tsp nutmeg
• dash of salt
• maple syrup
• Praline topping:
• 1/2-lb (2 sticks of butter)
• 1-cp light brown sugar
• 1 cp chopped pecans
• 2-tbls light corn syrup
• 1/2tsp cinnamon
• 1/2tsp nutmeg

1. Slice french bread into 20 slices,1 inch each.Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13 in. flat baking dish in 2 rows,over lapping the slices.In a large bowl, combine the eggs,half and half,milk,sugar,vanilla,cinnamon,nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk till blended but not to bubbly.Pour mixture over bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with milk-egg mixture.Spoon some of the mixture in between slices.Cover with foil and refrigerate over night.
2. The next day.pre-heat oven to 350*
3. Spread Praline topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40min.,till puffed lightly golden.Serve with maple syrup. do not cover with foil.
4. Praline Topping:
5. Combine all ingredients in medium bowl and blend well. Makes enough for casserole

This came from food Network I make this alot at my B&B and everyone loves it and I love it because I can prepare it the night before and just pop it in the oven in the morning.