Instructions: Combine eggs and next 5 ingredients, stirring well.

Fit bread slices in a single layer into a lightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Pour egg mixture over bread slices; cover and refrigerate hours or overnight, turning bread once.

Pour butter in a 15x10x2-inch jellyroll pan; place bread slices in a single layer in pan.

Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes; sprinkle with nuts. Bake 10 additi minutes. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately with maple syrup.

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