Pecan French Toast Casserole

By Tamipri

This recipe works best when the bread is one day old. If you must use fresh bread, then slice the bread and place the slices on a large plate to dry for at least a couple of hours.

Ingredients

• Pecan Topping:
• 1 loaf French or Italian bread, cut into 1" slices
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 1 1/2 c. half-and-half
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 c. butter, softened
• 2 Tb. maple syrup
• 1 c. dark brown sugar, packed
• 1 c. chopped pecans

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Arrange bread slices in a lightly greased 13x9" baking pan. Beat together remaining ingredients; pour over bread slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, uncover and spread with Pecan Topping. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Pecan Topping:
Combine butter and syrup; blend well. Blend brown sugar and chopped pecans; fold in butter mixture.