French Toast Casserole

Preheat: 350F Prep: 15 min Bake: ab 45 min Serves: 8

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf cinnamon raisin bread, cubed (see recipe)
  
• 6 eggs
• 3 c half & half (see recipe)
  
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Topping Ingredient Options:

• Butter & a light dusting of cinnamon & sugar
  
• Butter drizzled with pure maple syrup
• Butter & a light dusting of confectioners sugar
• Whipped honey butter (see recipe)
  

Directions:

1. Place bread cubes in a greased 3-qt shallow baking dish.
2. Beat eggs, half & half, & vanilla in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk.
3. Pour over the bread cubes.
4. Cover dish and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
5. Uncover the dish & Bake until golden brown and set in the center.
6. Top with your choice of topping while still hot & serve with a tall glass of milk.

Tip: For convenience you can use 1, 16 oz, loaf cinnamon rasin bread from your local grocer or bakery.