Maple-Pecan French Toast Bake

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups milk
• 1.5 cups half-and-half
• 6 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 loaf French bread , 1 pound

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix milk, half-and-half, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl until well combined.

2. 2

   Layer bread slices in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour egg mixture over the bread slices. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove French toast from the refrigerator.

4. 4

   Mix brown sugar, pecans, butter, and maple syrup together; spread topping evenly over the French toast.

5. 5

   Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, about 40 minutes.