Baked French Toast Overnight Casserole with Praline Topping

1/2 cup butter, melted (1 stick)
12 slices bread
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
5-8 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk

Praline Topping
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Melt butter and pour in a 9x 13. Layer bottom of pan with half the bread pieces Mix together brown sugar, cinnamon,  and nutmeg. In separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk & vanilla together. Sprinkle half brown sugar mix over the bread. Layer second half of bread. Pour egg mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly. Sprinkle remaining brown sugar on top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 350. In the morning, mix together ingredients for praline topping. Cover casserole with topping. Cover with a new piece of foil. Bake the casserole for 30 minutes. Then uncover and bake 15 more minutes. French toast bake should be browned and set.