Baked Cinnamon Pecan French Toast

Serves 15

1 Loaf French Bread (13-16 oz), sliced

6 eggs

2 cups half and half

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Dash of salt (1/8th teaspoon)

Topping:

1/2 cup butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup chopped pecans

2 tablespoons corn syrup

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Arrange bread slices in a greased pan. Whisk together remaining ingredients, minus topping. Pour over bread, be sure it is all soaked. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 

Mix topping. Spread evenly over casserole before baking (but not overnight) 

Bake at 350 for 40 minutes

Nauvoo Syrup

This is a delicious caramel maple syrup that you can serve over pancakes or waffles as a extra special treat

1 cup butter

1 cup buttermilk

2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon maple extract

Bring the first 3 ingredients to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove and add the remaining ingredients. Make sure you are using a large enough pan as the baking soda will make it froth up. Serve warm or store in the refrigerator.