Make ahead French Toast

This takes a bit longer to make, but is really good. You can also make it in the morning and just pop in in the oven for dinner.

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 45 Min
READY IN 14 Hrs 10 Min

INGREDIENTS
5 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup

DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream and vanilla. Dip bread slices into egg mixture and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Refrigerate overnight.
2. The next morning: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. In a small bowl, combine butter, sugar, and maple syrup. Spoon mixture over bread.
4. Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.