Southern French Toast Casserole

1 loaf of french bread (sliced 1" thick)
8 eggs
1 cup milk
2 cups cream (or use all milk)
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
2 TBS. Sugar

Spray pan with non-stick spray.
Place slices of french toast in 9X13 pan standing on an angle toward back. Set aside. Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium size bowl. Pour milk mixture over french bread pouring very slowly, as to get all the surfaces coated well. Can lie down and soak for a couple of seconds, or spoon egg mixture to recoat as well. Stand french toast back up if moved. Try to soak up as much egg mixture as you can. Mix together topping.

Topping:
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup pecans (chopped fine)
1/2 cup butter (softened)

Mix together all of these ingredients until well blended. Spread on the top of the french toast crusts. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 min. uncovered (if it starts getting too brown-done, cover with tinfoil for remaining bake time.). Serve warm with syrup, powdered sugar, fresh fruit, jam or whip cream. Enjoy!