Amaretto-baked French Toast

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons amaretto
• 1 loaf brioche bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing your baking dish)
• 1/2 cup pecans
• maple syrup for serving

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla & amaretto. Add brioche cubes and let mixture soak for 5 minutes. Spoon into a 9” x 12” well greased baking dish; sprinkle with pecans. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden. Pour maple syrup over & serve