Caramel Pecan French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 loaves French bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmet

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, stir together brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Heat and stir until the butter melts and the brown sugar dissolves. Pour into a rectangular 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with half the pecans.
2. Arrange half the bread slices in a single layer in the baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining pecans, and top with the remaining bread slices.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour slowly over bread. Press lightly with the back of a large spoon to moisten all bread.
4. Stir together granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; sprinkle over bread. Cover and chill in refrigerator overnight.
5. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand ten minutes.
6. To serve, remove individual servings with a wide spatula and invert onto decorative Christmas plates.