"I love French toast, but it's hard to make when you're feeding a big group. This overnight recipe makes it easy. The sweet pecan topping is the best part. Use any fresh fruit that is in season. —David Stelzl, Waxhaw, North Carolina..."
INGREDIENTS
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12 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick)
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6 eggs
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1-1/2 cups 2% milk
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1 cup half-and-half cream
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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TOPPING:
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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1 cup chopped pecans
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4 cups chopped fresh strawberries
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Additional maple syrup