Slice French Bread or Challah Bread into slices that are 1 inch thick
Directions for the French Toast Bake:
Spray your casserole dish with Pam Non sticking spray
Arrange slices in a 9x13 baking dish
In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, milk, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and whisk it until it's completely blended.
Pour the mixture over the bread slices. Be sure to cover every piece of bread and in between the slices too.
Cover it with foil and refrigerate it overnite.
Directions for the Walnut or Praline Topping:
Melt the butter and combine the remaining ingredients.
Add the ingredients just before you pop it in the oven.
The next morning pop it in the oven at 350 degrees F.
Be sure to cover it with foil and then remove the foil about 5 to 10 minutes before it's completely done.