Dreamy Morning: Decadent Overnight French Toast Bake Recipe - Beard and Bonnet

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread, sliced 1-inch thick
• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) half-and-half
• 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) whole milk
• ⅔ cup (133 g/4.7 oz) granulated sugar
• ¼ cup (50 g/1.8 oz) granulated sugar (for topping)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ cup (57 g/2 oz) unsalted butter
• Maple syrup (for serving)