Ingredients
12 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick)6 large eggs1-1/2 cups 2% milk1 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons maple syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegTOPPING:1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons maple syrup1 cup chopped pecans4 cups chopped fresh strawberriesAdditional maple syrup
Preparation
Place bread in a single layer in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg; pour over bread. For topping, in a small bowl, mix brown sugar, butter and syrup; stir in pecans. Spread over bread. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with strawberries and additional syrup.
