Baked Butter Pecan French Toast

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 1/2 cup , plus 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup real maple syrup
• 7 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups roughly chopped pecans
• 8 large eggs, beaten
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier ((orange liqueur))
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 loaf challah bread, sliced into thick slices
• whipped cream, for serving ((optional))
• 1 cup real maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla