Baked Praline French Toast Casserole

Be prepared, this recipe is insanely good!!
My daughter, Christy, made this for our family
trip to Gulf Shores.

8 eggs

1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
10-12 slices soft bread, 1 inch thick

Topping

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
2/3 cup maple syrup
2 cups pecans, chopped

Directions

Generously butter a 13 X 9 inch casserole dish;.
Mix the eggs, half and half, maple syrup,and sugar in a large bowl.
Place the bread slices in the prepared casserole dish and cover with the egg mixture: cover with plastic wrap and let soak overnight in refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees; remove the casserole from refrigerator.
Make the Topping: melt the butter in a saucepan; add sugar and maple syrup and cook for 1 to 2 minutes; stir in pecans;.
Pour the mixture over the bread and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, allow to cool 10 minutes before serving, enjoy.