Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. unsalted butter
  • 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. maple syrup
  • 1 c. coarsely chopped pecans
  • 8 lg eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. half and half
  • 1 1/2 t cinnamon
  • 1 t vanilla extract
  • 1, 1 lb loaf egg bread such as challah, cut into 1 1/14 in thick slices

Method

  • 1) Melt over medium heat butter, brown sugar, and syrup until smooth. Transfer to 13X9X2 baking dish. Sprinkle pecans over.
  • 2) Whisk eggs, half and half, cinnamon and vanillas in large bowl.
  • 3) Dip bread pieces into egg mixture and arrange in single layer in baking dish.
  • 4) Pour remaining egg mixture over bread slices. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • 5) Heat oven to 350. Bake uncovered until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 min.
  • 6) Cut into 6 pieces; serve pecan-side up with maple syrup.