Baked French Toast Casserole with Praline Topping

INGREDIENTS

• 1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Dash of salt
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• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt