French Toast Casserole

French Toast Casserole

1 to 2 loaves French bread
1 C milk
2 C cream
Pinch salt
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp vanilla
8 eggs

Cut bread in 3/4 to1-inch diagonal slices and place in 9x13-inch baking dish or pan. Mix rest of ingredients together and pour over bread. Let it soak overnight in the refrigerator. In the morning preheat oven to 350°F. Mix topping below, put on top and bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Serve with hot maple syrup.

Topping:
1 C brown sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp corn syrup
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 lb (2 sticks) butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans