Mindy Kobrin

This decadent and cozy breakfast on a cold winter morning watching the snowflakes collect on rooftops and windows!

OVEN-KISSED FRENCH TOAST
Prepared in 15 minutes or less plus refrigerate overnight.

• 6 eggs
• 1½ cups whole milk
• 1½ cups half-and-half
• 1 large French brioche loaf cut into 1½ inch slices
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup softened butter
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 2 Tbs maple syrup

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Place brioche slices in a greased 9 x 13 inch non-stick baking pan.

Whisk the eggs, milk, half-and-half, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon in a large bowl.  With a large spoon, pour over brioche slices.  Cover and chill in refrigerator for 5 minutes on each side.

Mix the butter, chopped pecans, light brown sugar and maple syrup in a small bowl.  Spread over the soaked baguette slices.

Bake for 40 minutes or until slices are golden brown.  Serve immediately.  Serves 8.

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