Description

Make an amazing brunch or breakfast during the holidays with this delicious casserole. It will be a huge hit with your guests and is so simple to make, you just may treat yourself occasionally as well.

Ingredients

• butter, for greasing the dish
• 8 eggs
• 1 1⁄2 c. half-and-half
• 1⁄3 c. maple syrup
• 1⁄3 c. light brown sugar, packed
• 10 -12 slices bread, sliced 1 inch thick (day old French bread)
• Topping:
• 1⁄2 c. butter
• 1⁄2 c. light brown sugar, packed
• 2⁄3 c. maple syrup
• 2 c. pecans, chopped

Steps

1. Generously butter a 13 X 9 inch casserole dish.
2. Mix eggs, half-and-half, maple syrup, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Place bread slices in the prepared casserole dish (tilted up somewhat); cover with egg mixture; cover with plastic wrap; allow to soak overnight in refrigerator.
3. The next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove casserole from refrigerator.