Crème Brûlée French Toast

• 1 loaf French bread, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces

• 5 large eggs

• 1 cup half-and-half

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2/3 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for the topping

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, scattered on top before baking

• Maple syrup, for serving

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