Overnight French Toast Casserole

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

butter), melted

3/4 cup

packed light brown sugar

loaf brioche or challah ((a French bread loaf can a used sliced into 1 1/2 inches thick slices))

eggs (, slightly beaten)

1 cup

whole milk

1 tbsp

vanilla extract

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp

ground ginger

1/2 cup

pecans (, measured then chopped)

1/8 tsp

salt

Maple syrup and powdered sugar for topping ((optional))