This overnight, oven-baked French toast will win you raves!
1 loaf French bread, sliced
6 eggs
1-1/2 c. milk
1-1/2 c. half-and-half
1 t. vanilla extract
1/8 t. nutmeg
1 t. cinnamon
Arrange bread in a lightly greased 13"x9" baking pan; set aside. Beat together remaining ingredients; pour over bread. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Spread topping over mixture; bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serves 6 to 8.
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 T. maple syrup
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. chopped pecans
Mix all ingredients together.
Whip up tasty maple butter in no time...yummy on pancakes or French toast. Just combine 1/2 cup butter with 3/4 cup maple syrup.