PAULA DEENS RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch 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 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 degrees F.
• Prepare the Praline Topping:.
• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Makes enough for Baked French Toast Casserole.
• Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.
• Serve with maple syrup.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Grease a medium casserole dish with butter
• In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and flour. Gradually stir in the cheese. Add the drained pineapple chunks. Stir until ingredients are well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
• In another medium bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, melted butter, and reserved pineapple juice. Stire with a rubber spatula until evenly blended. spread crumb mixture over top of pineapple mixture.
• Bake 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown