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 flat 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 in the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, preheat oven to 350℉.
Spread praline topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.
Praline topping instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Makes enough for baked French toast.
Notes
You can use Maple Syrup in place of Light Corn Syrup.