Baked French Toast

1/3 cup melted butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans, roasted
8-10 1-inch thick slices French bread
4 eggs, beaten well
1 3/4 cups milk

In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and syrup. Pour into a 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the pecans over the butter mixture. Arrange bread slices in a single layer on top of the nuts. Set baking dish aside. In a medium mixing bowl combine eggs and milk. Pour egg mixture over the bread in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup pecans over top of bread slices. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 2 to 24 hours. Remove cover from baking dish and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the center appears set and the top is slightly browned. Let the French toast stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with sliced fresh fruits; bananas, strawberries or maple syrup. Serves 8 to 10.
Enjoy!!!