Most Wanted French Toast Casserole Recipe

Submitted by Wandarinn

"This recipe is so delicious! Make the night before, then just bake in the morning. My son and grandaughter lived with me for a year. I made this every 2 weeks, and they never tired of it. Very simple and quick to make."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 12 slices thick bread for French bread, restaurant style
• 6 eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter (no substitutions)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Grease bottom and sides of 13"x9" pan.
2. In seperate bowl, melt the butter, then stir in the brown sugar.
3. Add 1 level tsp cinnamon to mixture and stir until mixed.
4. Take half of mixture and spread on bottom of pan.
5. Layer 6 pieces of bread over butter mixture.
6. Take other half of butter mixture and evenly spread over slices of bread.
7. Place remaining 6 slices of bread over this.
8. Mix well 7 eggs, 1 1/2 cup milk, 1 level tsb cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp vanilla.
9. Pour over entire bread.
10. Cover and leave in refrigerator overnite. Bake uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes, or to desired browness. I have a convection oven and cook for 24 minutes.
11. DELICIOUS as is, or you can serve with syrup, or whipped cream. If you have a favorite sauce, just pour on top. You can also spread preserves. Enjoy!