Make Ahead French Toast

Ingredients

• 5 eggs , lightly beaten
• 1.5 cups milk
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 loaves French bread , 1 pound
• 0.5 cups butter , melted
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream and vanilla. Dip bread slices into egg mixture and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Refrigerate overnight.

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

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