Praline French Toast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 eggs
1 1/2 c. half and half
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
8 (3/4-inch) slices French bread
1/2 c. oleo
1/2 c. maple syrup
3/4 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Blend eggs, half and half, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and vanilla.
Pour 1/2 of mixture in pan.
Place in one layer of bread; pour in remaining liquid.
Refrigerate overnight.
In another 9 x 13-inch pan, melt oleo, brown sugar, syrup and nuts. Place the soaked bread on top of the mixture.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until puffed and brown, about 30 to 35 minutes.