Baked Cranberry French Toast

By á-25117

french toast

Ingredients

• 15 slices of a baguette
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 8 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

Line the bottom of a greased 8 inch baking dish with a single layer of bread slices, making sure they fit snugly and cutting them to fit, if necessary. Brush bread layer with some of the butter, then sprinkle with half of the cranberries and walnuts. Top with a second layer of bread and brush with butter. Sprinkle over remainig cranberries and walnuts then top with a third layer of bread; brush with remaining butter.

In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt. Pour egg mixture over bread, making sure to soak the top layer completely. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

When ready to bake, let dish come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover and bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 45 minutes. Let stand 5-10 mins before serving.