French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (14 ounces) French bread, cubed
• 3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) butter
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 8 eggs
• 2-1/2 cups milk
• 3 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved and mixture is smooth.
3. Pour mixture into the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
4. Add bread cubes to the pan, spreading over the top of the brown sugar and butter mixture.
5. In a large glass measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon.
6. Pour the egg mixture over the top of bread cubes, making sure all pieces of bread are saturated.
7. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the top.
8. Cover the pan and refrigerate overnight.
9. The next morning, preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
10. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until top is golden brown.
11. Divide onto serving plates/bowls and sprinkle with powdered sugar and a drizzle of syrup, if desired.

The original recipe for this tasty take on French toast can be found here.