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.
