Baked Frenchies

2 TBSP light or dark Karo syrup
1/2 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
12 to 14 slices extra thick French or challah bread
5 eggs
1 cup melted pralines and cream ice cream
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
pinch salt
butter, syrup or jam

combine corn syrup, butter and brown sugar in a saucepan and simmer until syrupy. Pour the mixture into a 13 x 9 casserole dish. Place the bread over the mixture. In a bowl, beat together the eggs, ice cream, vanilla and salt. Pour over the bread. Cover and let stand in fridge overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350. Uncover and bake for 45 minutes.