French Toast Casserole
Introduction
This French toast is perfect for a crowd--no more standing over a hot stove while one person at a time eats breakfast.
Ingredients
4 ounces day-old French or Italian bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese (low or no fat) cut into 1/4-inch cubes
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups 1% milk
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tblsp granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Additional maple syrup, optional
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese (low or no fat) cut into 1/4-inch cubes
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups 1% milk
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tblsp granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Additional maple syrup, optional
Directions
Spray 11 x 7 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Place bread cubes in single layer in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle golden raisins and the cream cheese cubes evenly over the bread cubes.
Beat eggs in medium bowl with electric mixer set at medium speed until well blended. Add milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract; beat until well blended.
Pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine sugar and cinnamon in smnall bowl; sprinkle evenly over casserole.
Bake, uncovered, until puffed, golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes. Cut into squares and serve with additional maple syrup, if desired.
Place bread cubes in single layer in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle golden raisins and the cream cheese cubes evenly over the bread cubes.
Beat eggs in medium bowl with electric mixer set at medium speed until well blended. Add milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract; beat until well blended.
Pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine sugar and cinnamon in smnall bowl; sprinkle evenly over casserole.
Bake, uncovered, until puffed, golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes. Cut into squares and serve with additional maple syrup, if desired.
Number of Servings: 6
