Ingredients for - Make Ahead French Toast

1. Eggs, lightly beaten 5
2. Milk 1 ½ cups
3. Half-and-half cream 1 cup
4. Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
5. French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices ½ (1 pound) loaf
6. Butter, melted ½ cup
7. Light brown sugar 1 cup
8. Maple syrup 2 tablespoons
9. Chopped pecans 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Make Ahead French Toast

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

The next morning: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3 . Stage

In a small bowl, combine butter, sugar, maple syrup and pecans. Spoon mixture over bread.

4 . Stage

Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.