Well now, y’all, let me tell ya about this dish called Paula Deen’s Praline French Toast Casserole. It’s a real treat, I tell ya. If you got folks comin’ over or just want somethin’ special for breakfast, this is the one to make. It’s got all the good stuff in it—bread, eggs, butter, sugar, and a whole lotta love.
Now, the best part about this casserole is that you can make it the night before, and then just pop it in the oven the next mornin’. Ain’t that somethin’ easy? If you’re like me and don’t wanna be runnin’ ‘round in the morning tryin’ to get everything together, this is the perfect recipe.
So, let me tell ya how it’s done. You start with some thick slices of bread—get ya a good loaf, something hearty. You’ll need about 10-12 slices. You wanna make sure it’s not too fresh or it’ll get soggy. Cut ‘em up into little squares. Lay ‘em in a big ol’ baking dish. I use a 9×13 one, but ya can use whatever fits.
Next, in a bowl, beat up a few eggs. I usually do about 6, but if you’re makin’ a big batch, you might need more. Add some milk to the eggs, maybe a cup or so. Then, dump in a little bit of sugar—about a half a cup is good enough. And don’t forget the vanilla extract. You don’t want to skip that part, cause it makes it smell so nice. Pour all that over the bread, makin’ sure every piece gets soaked. You might need to press down a little, just to make sure the bread gets nice and soaked with that egg mixture.
But now here’s where the magic happens. You make a praline topping. Take some butter—about a stick—and melt it in a pan. Once it’s melted, add some brown sugar, and stir it all up until it gets nice and gooey. Then, sprinkle in some chopped pecans if you got ‘em. If not, don’t worry, it’ll still be good. Drizzle that praline goodness over the top of your bread mixture. Now, cover it with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge overnight. Let that bread soak up all that syrupy goodness.
Next morning, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Take the casserole outta the fridge and let it sit for about 10 minutes, just to take the chill off. Then, bake it for about 45 minutes or until it’s golden brown and bubbly. When you take it out, it’ll smell like heaven. You can serve it up with a little powdered sugar or even a scoop of ice cream if you’re feelin’ fancy.
This casserole is perfect for a Sunday brunch or even as a dessert if you’ve got a sweet tooth. The best part is it’s real easy to make, but it sure does taste like you spent hours in the kitchen. And that’s the kind of recipe we love around here. It’s simple, delicious, and always a hit.
So next time you want somethin’ special to make, try Paula Deen’s Praline French Toast Casserole. I promise you’ll be askin’ for seconds. And maybe thirds, too!
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