Overnight Oven French Toast

• (8 ounce) loaf French bread, cut 1 inch slices1
• large eggs↗6
• milk↗1 cup
• half-and-half↗1 1⁄2 cups
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• nutmeg↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• cinnamon (I usually use more)↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• Topping
• butter, softened (I melt mine)↗1⁄2 cup
• light brown sugar↗1 cup
• corn syrup↗2 tablespoons
• chopped pecans1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Butter a casserole dish (large rectangular one).

2. 2

   Fill dish with bread slices so dish is covered with bread.

3. 3

   Mix eggs, milk, half and half, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

4. 4

   Pour mixture over bread slices.

5. 5

   Refrigerate overnight (must hold overnight).

6. 6

   Make topping: Mix butter, brown sugar& corn syrup.

7. 7

   Stir in pecans.

8. 8

   Spread evenly over bread slices.

9. 9

   Bake uncovered until puffed and golden about 40 minutes at 350.

10. 10

    Let stand 5 minutes before serving.