Oven French Toast

Directions

Heavily butter a 9-inch square baking dish . Fill dish with bread slices.

In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, half-and-half, vanilla, Pour egg mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

To make the topping:

The next day, in a small bowl blend butter, brown sugar and maple syrup with a fork. Stir in pecans.

Spread topping evenly over bread. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350-degree oven until puffed. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.