Make Ahead French Toast

Whether it's for breakfast in bed (Valentine's is less than a month away) or as a way to steel yourself before a busy day; this recipe is a simple treat that you can get ready the night before with minimum fuss (and maximum reward).

Make Ahead French Toast

By Angie Quaale

Ingredients:

• 5 whole Eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups Milk
• 1 cup Half and Half
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 (1 lb) loaf French Bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
• 1/2 cup Butter, melted
• 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
• 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 cup Chopped Pecans

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, and vanilla. Dip bread slices into egg mixture and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Refrigerate overnight.
• The next morning: Heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
• In a small bowl, combine butter, sugar, maple syrup, and pecans. Spoon mixture over bread.
• Bake until golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.