Baked French Toast Casserole with Praline Topping Recipe - Paula Deen

Ingredients

• dash salt
• 1 teaspoon divided Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon divided ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 loaf (13 to 16 oz) French bread
• 1/2 lb plus more for pan Butter
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1 cup raspberry preserves
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur