Baked French Toast - Plain and Simple

Diana #2's Note:

There certainly is no lack of french toast recipes here on 'Zaar. Lots of variety, and no doubt very delicious. This however is how our family likes it. Lower in fat, with no sweetener added. After all, don't most serve with butter and syrup? This makes a 9 x 13 pan, enough for serving the multitudes. Easily halved and quartered. Just remember to adjust the cooking time and the size of the baking dish.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• cooking spray
• 10 slices bread , plain ordinary white
• 12 eggs
• 2 cups low-fat milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• extra cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

1. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Cut each bread slice into 6 pieces. It's much easier if you stack the slices first. : ) Toss into the prepared pan.
3. In a large bowl or jug, beat eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon. (if you don't have a large enough container -- simple divide the ingredients in half, and do in two batches).
4. Pour over the bread pieces. If you wish, you can sprinkle with additional cinnamon. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge overnight.
5. In the morning, bake in a 375* oven for 45 - 60 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
6. Serve with butter and syrup, or your favourite topping.

Reviews

[Island Girl 525]

Perfect as is and really easy! Will definitely make again and requested by my Mom too! Thanks

[Acadia*]

Simply said, "Scrumptious!" We had this at none other than Diana #2's house in Nova Scotia! We all had a great visit with great food and great friends! It was impressive enough to serve to royalty and both princesses enjoyed it so much! :)

[AZPARZYCH]

This was good and easy to throw together. I halved the recipe and added the additional cinnamon on top. I think next time I will cut out one egg and add a little more milk to make it more moist...I could have (probably did) over cooked it a little so that could be why it was more set like baked eggs with bread in it consistency. Made for PAC Spring 2010.