Step 1

In a medium sized bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and chopped pecans.

Step 2

In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk and vanilla together.

Step 3

Melt the butter and pour into the bottom of a 9X12 casserole dish.

Step 4

Place the cubed bread in the casserole dish on top of the melted butter.

Step 5

Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes making sure all are evenly covered.

Step 6

Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture on top.

Step 7

Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.

Step 8

The next morning, remove the casserole dish from the refrigerator. Allow the casserole dish to come to room temperature before baking in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until the bread is browned and the egg mixture has set.

Step 9

Serve with warm syrup.