Shelly's Recipe

CARAMEL PECAN FRENCH TOAST

Category: French Toast

1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
3 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup whole milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Combine the butter, syrup, and vanilla. Pour into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Place the bread, in a single layer, over the syrup mixture. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper, and pour over the bread. Sprinkle the pecans on top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350. Uncover the dish, and bake for 1 hour. Serves 6