MAKE AHEAD FRENCH TOAST

There are no words to describe how delicious this is! I stumbled across this recipe about 5 years ago and it has been a weekend favorite ever since.

5 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup half and half cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1" cubes

Topping

1/2 cup butter, melted

1 cup light brown sugar

2 tbsp maple syrup

1 cup pecans, chopped

Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, and vanilla. Dip bread cubes into egg mixture and place in lightly greased 9" x 13" baking dish. Refrigerate overnight.

The next morning, preheat oven to 350ºF.

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

Bake until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.