Southern Pecan French Toast

   
INGREDIENTS

1 loaf French bread, sliced
6 eggs
¼ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2c milk
1 1/2c half-n-half
1/2c butter, softened
1c brown sugar, packed
3 tbsp corn syrup
1c chopped pecans

Grease a 9x13" pan. Layer as many pieces of bread as possible in one layer. Combine eggs, spices, vanilla, milk & half-n-half. Pour over bread slices. Cover & refrigerate overnight.

Blend butter, brown sugar, corn syrup & pecans together. Spread over bread slices. Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until golden brown.