Make Ahead French Toast

5 eggs, lightly beaten

1 ½ cups milk

1 cup half-and-half cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices

½ cup butter, melted

1 cup light brown sugar

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 cup chopped pecans

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: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a small bowl, combine butter, sugar, maple syrup and pecans. Spoon mixture over bread.

Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.