Fig Overnight French Toast

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon divided ground nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon divided ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1/2 cup milk

• 4 large eggs

• 1 cups half and half

• 1/2 loaf of franchisee or French bread

• 4 oz plus more for pan butter

• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

• 1 cup dried figs chopped

• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

• 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

1. Slice French bread into 6 slices, 1-inch thick each and lay in a casserole dish.

2. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and salt and blend

3. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

4. The next day, preheat oven to 350 °F. Using a pastry cutter, mix butter, brown sugar, dried figs, walnuts, honey, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Spread topping evenly over the bread and bake for 25 to 30 minutes lightly golden. Serve with powdered sugar and maple syrup. Enjoy!