Holiday French Toast Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar
1/2-1 loaf of French bread or any other sweet bread-Brioche
1/2 cup butter, melted
6 large eggs
3 tsp. cinnamon
1-1/2 cup milk
3 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (or 1 can of sliced apples)
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. peppermint extract
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Preparation

Step 1

Combine brown sugar, butter, and 1 tsp. cinnamon in a 13" x 9" baking pan. Add apples and cranberries. Toss until fruit is well–coated. Spread the apple mixture evenly over a baking dish. Arrange slices of bread on top of the fruit/sugar mixture. Mix the eggs, milk, vanilla, and remaining 2 tsp. of cinnamon and pour over the bread, making sure it's completely soaked. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour, up to 24 hours. Bake covered in a 375°F oven for approx 40 – 50 minutes. Uncover and bake another 5 minutes to lightly brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes. Serve warm with maple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream.