The night before, whisk the following together until well blended:

• 8 eggs
• 1 ½ cup Half & Half
• 1 Tsp. Vanilla
• 1 Tbsp. Dark Brown Sugar
• 1 Tsp. Cinnamon
• French bread sliced approximately two inches thick

In a 9 x 12 baking pan that has been sprayed with Pam, pour approximately one cup of the above mixture on the bottom. Lay out 8 slices of French bread over the mixture. Pour remaining mix on top making sure all is well soaked. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a saucepan, heat the following over medium heat:

• 1 stick butter
• ¾ cup dark brown sugar well packed
• ½ cup Pure Maple Syrup**
• 1 Tsp. Vanilla

Stir until boiling. Reduce heat and stir for one minute. Remove from heat. Add approximately one quarter of a cup of chopped pecans and stir well. Pour over the bread.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes. Serve warm with powdered sugar lightly sprinkled on top.

Notes:
** Only use Pure Maple Syrup.
*** This also makes fabulous Bread Pudding using torn bread! Serve with your favorite sauce.