Make Ahead French Toast

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream and vanilla. Dip bread slices into egg mixture and place in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Refrigerate overnight.

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The next morning: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a small bowl, combine butter, sugar, maple syrup and pecans. Spoon mixture over bread.

Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.