Sticky Bun French Toast Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons corn syrup
1/2 cup diced pecans
8 slices day-old French bread (1-inch thick)
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

In a small saucepan over med-high heat, melt butter and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly.
Add in corn syrup and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray; sprinkle nuts over top.
Place bread slices over nuts, completely filling pan and forming a single layer.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt; pour over bread slices, saturating evenly.
Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
Remove from refrigerator and bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 for 45-50 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving inverted on serving plates.