MAKE AHEAD FRENCH TOAST

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We have made this French Toast for Christmas brunch for twenty four years! It originally came from the East Coast. If you like your French toast firmer, then cut back on the milk.

Provided by Debbie Tate

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes French Toast Recipes

Time 14h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

5 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream and vanilla. Dip bread slices into egg mixture and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Refrigerate overnight.
The next morning: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a small bowl, combine butter, sugar, maple syrup and pecans. Spoon mixture over bread.
Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 161.6 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 346.8 mg, Sugar 33.4 g