French Toast Casserole

By á-4100

Plan ahead by making this dish the night before. French toast for a crowd without the last minute fuss.

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 8 eggs
• 3 cups 2% milk
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• Maple syrup, optional
• Layer in fresh fruit pieces, if desired.

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place bread cubes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

2. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Dot with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.

3. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with maple syrup if desired.