French Toast Casserole

By Nanasjoy

Cinnamon and sugar top this fuss-free fare that tastes like French Toast. Since you assemble it the previous night, you save time in the morning.

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 1 loaf (10 ounces) French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (10 cups)
• 8 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 4 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter, cubed
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• Maple syrup (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Place the bread cubes in a greased 13in.x9in.x2in. baking dish. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour over the bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Dot with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. Cover and bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the centre comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with syrup if desired.