Baked Cinnamon French Toast |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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There's no last-minute preparation and you can serve several people at once with this casserole, reports bed-and-breakfast owner Lo Ann Brennock of Cloverdale, California. My guests love the smooth custardy bottom layer topped with thick slices of cinnamon bread. Ingredients:
12 slices cinnamon bread, divided |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
9 eggs |
1 quart milk |
2 cups heavy whipping cream |
1 cup sugar |
4-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
warmed blackberry preserves, optional |
whipped cream, optional |
Directions:
1. Line the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish with six slices of bread. butter remaining bread; place with butter side up over bread in pan. In a bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, cream, sugar and vanilla; mix well. Pour over bread; let stand for 15 minutes. Place the dish in a larger baking pan. Pour boiling water into large pan to a depth of 1 in. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Top with preserves and whipped cream if desired. Yield: 6 servings.
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