Caramel Cheddar French Toast Bake | Henning Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 jar (11.5 ounces) caramel sauce
• 1 loaf (1 pound) day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
• 6 ounces Henning’s Maple Bourbon Cheddar cheese, cubed (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup glazed or candied chopped pecans, divided
• 8 large eggs
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• Warm maple syrup