Overnight Blueberry French Toast

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread, sliced 1-inch thick (probably wont need the whole loaf)
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup brown sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup butter (or stick margarine)
• 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Directions

1. 1

   Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Arrange the bread in a single layer in the dish.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add in the milk, nutmeg, vanilla, and 3/4 cup of the brown sugar. Stir well to mix.

4. 4

   Pour egg mixture evenly over the bread. Cover and let sit 8 hours or overnight.

5. 5

   When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

6. 6

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and remaining 1/4 cup of brown sugar, stirring well.

7. 7

   Top the egg mixture with the pecans and blueberries, then drizzle on the butter sauce.

8. 8

   Bake for 45 minutes until set and golden brown on top.

9. 9

   Serve with warm maple syrup.