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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish. Makes a good tasting dish. As a shortcut, the butter, sugar, syrup and pecans may be microwaved for 30 seconds Ingredients:
8 eggs, beaten |
1 1/2 cups half-and-half |
1 teaspoon brown sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
8 slices french bread (3/4-inch slices) |
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine |
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup maple syrup |
3/4 cup chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Combine first 4 ingredients, whisking until blended.
2. Pour 1 cup egg mixture into a greased 13x9 baking dish.
3. Place bread in dish; pour remaining eggs over the bread.
4. Cover and chill overnight.
5. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat; add brown sugar and syrup, stirring until smooth.
6. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly.
7. Stir in pecans.
8. Pour over bread slices and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until set and golden.
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