French Toast Baked in Honey-Pecan Sauce

French Toast Baked in Honey-Pecan Sauce

4 eggs, beaten

3/4 C. half-and-half

2 T. brown sugar

1 t. vanilla extract

4 thick slices French bread

Sauce:

1/4 C. butter

1/4 C. brown sugar

1/4 C. honey

1/4 C. maple syrup

1/4 C. chopped pecans

Combine the eggs, half-and-half, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Pour half the mixture into a baking dish. Place the bread in the pan and top with other half of egg mixture. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Melt the butter in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish and stir in the brown sugar, honey, maple syrup and pecans. Add the soaked bread slices. Bake at 350°F. for 30 to 35 minutes until puffed and brown. Serve immediately.

Serves 2 – 3.