baked french toast

make ahead baked french toast

this is a super simple recipe that does not take much work at all. i only refrigerated for a couple of hours and it still turned out great. soft french toast goodness with crispy sugary nutty topping. enjoy.

5 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 C milk
1 C half & half cream
1 t vanilla extract
1/2 (1 pound) loaf french bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices

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1/2 C butter, melted
1 C light brown sugar
2 T maple syrup
1 C chopped pecans or walnuts

1. in a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream and vanilla. Dip bread slives into egg mixture and place in light greased baking pan. Refrigerate overnight.
2. the next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3. in a small bowl, combine butter, sugar, maple syrup and nuts. spoon mixture over bread.
4. bake in preheated oven until golden, about 40 mimutes. let stand 5 minutes before serving.

serves 8