Southern Pecan French Toast

Submitted by Chef #525901

"Southern Breakfast"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread
• 6 eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• Topping

• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup pecans
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup

directions

1. Slice bread into 1 inch cubes and place in greased bowl.
2. Beat eggs; add milk and spices. Pour over bread. Refrigerate overnight.
3. Place bread mixture in a 9X9 greased baking dish.
4. Prepare topping as follows: Melt butter and mix with remaining ingredients. Pour over bread mixture.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.