CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

By BobD

Ingredients

• For the Topping:
• 1 loaf (10 ounces) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (10 cups)
• 8 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, optional
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, cubed
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• Maple syrup, optional

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from cooking.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place bread cubes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt if desired. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

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

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