1/2 of a 16oz loaf Italian Bread – cut into 1 inch slices
1/2 stick butter
pecan halves / may substitute pieces
Using a wire whisk beat together the first 6 ingredients
Place the bread in a casserole that just fits the slices. Pour the mixture over the bread slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight turning once.
In a separate pan melt butter to form a thin layer in the bottom (approx. ½ stick). Arrange soaked slices on top of the layer of butter and top with pecans.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or just until the bread “puff’s up”
Veggie Bars
2 cans Crescent Rolls
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 package Dry Ranch dressing
1 8 oz package softened Cream Cheese
1 medium onion chopped fine
1 bunch of broccoli & 1/4 stalk celery chopped fine
2 – 4 carrots grated
Press out crescent rolls into bottom of cookie sheet (11 1/2 x 17 1/2) – it will be paper thin
Bake at 375 degrees for 8 – 9 minutes (until done)
Combine mayonnaise, dry ranch dressing, cream cheese, and onion – spread mixture over cooled, baked crescent rolls
Top with chopped veggies, and refrigerate overnight. Cut into bite sized squares to serve