Overnight Pecan Pie French Toast

 INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 6 large eggs plus 3 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 loaf French bread, cut into 8 slices
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large bowl combine the milk, cream, eggs, yolks, and vanilla, beat well and set aside. Arrange sliced bread in a large shallow bowl. Pour the liquid mixture over the bread. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
• When ready to bake...
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). In a small saucepan over medium heat melt the butter. Remove from heat and whisk in the brown sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, and pecans.
• Spread this mixture evenly across the bottom of a 3 quart casserole dish. Carefully arrange the soaked bread on top. Bake for 35 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm!