Make Ahead French Toast

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:

 

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

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

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