French Toast Casserole

After mentioning that I made this for breakfast this morning a few people on facebook wanted the recipe so I'm blogging it!

1 loaf of texas toast or french bread (french baguettes work well too)

1 C butter

1 C brown sugar

9 eggs

2 C half & half

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp cinnamon

pecans (optional)

Melt the butter and brown sugar together and pour in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle pecans on top, or leave them out like I do. =P Cut the bread into strips and place in pan. (I have OCD and cut the bread into thirds and then cut those strips in half so that they fit perfectly in the pan.) Combine the eggs, half & half, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whisk together well and then pour over the top of the bread. Cover and put in the refrigerator overnight, 8-12 hours. Bake at 350 for 1 hour uncovered. Serve with maple syrup. Yummmm!