Baked French Swirl Toast

By Tonya_Speed

This aromatic, make-ahead French toast casserole combines cinnamon swirl bread and dried cranberries for a satisfying breakfast treat.

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (16 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Cinnamon Swirl Bread, cut into cubes
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• OR raisins
• 6 eggs
• 3 cups half-and-half or milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Cinnamon-sugar
• OR confectioners' sugar
• Whipped butter
• Pure maple syrup

Preparation

Step 1

1.Place the bread cubes and cranberries into a lightly greased 3-quart shallow baking dish. Beat the eggs, half-and-half and vanilla extract in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Stir and press the bread cubes into the egg mixture to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
2.Bake at 350°F. for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar. Serve with the butter and syrup.