Nutty French Toast

"This sweet treat is a cross of caramel rolls and French toast. It's easy to begin the night before" -From Taste of Home

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 12  slices  French bread (1 inch thick)
• 8  eggs
• 2  cups milk
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1⁄3 cups  packed brown sugar
• 3  tablespoons dark corn syrup
• 1  cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Place bread in a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon; pour over the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
2. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and syrup until smooth; spread over bread. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 1 hour or until golden brown.