French Toast Casserole

1 loaf French bread, cut into medium slices
6 larges eggs
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups half and half
1 teaspoon vanilla

Grase 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish. Layer bread on bottom. Mix eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, milk and half & half, and vanilla. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate over night.

Topping
1/2 cup softened butter
1 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1 cup chopped pecans

Preaheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix topping ingredients and spread over top. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite syrup.