Make Ahead French Toast

Description:
A great French toast for a crowd and you can prepare most of it the night before.

Ingredients:
5 eggs lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup half and half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 slices French bread cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions:
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream and vanilla. Put bread slices into egg mixture until coated evenly and then place in a lightly greased 9X13 inch baking pan. Refrigerate overnight. The next morning preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl combine butter, sugar, maple syrup and pecans. Spoon mixture over bread cubes. Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.



Recipe Summary:
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 to 45 minutes
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Casa Blanca B&B
San Antonio, NM

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