Baked Cinnamon-Maple FrenchToast

In 'The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever' by Beatrice Ojakangas

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  loaf  day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices
• 12  large eggs
• 2  tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1  quart heavy cream
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons vanilla extract
•  cinnamon, for garnish
•  butter, at room temperature, for serving
•  warm maple syrup, for serving

Directions

1. Put the bread slices in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, heavy cream, and vanilla.
3. Pour over the bread and let set for 1 hour.
4. Turn slices, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
5. In the morning, turn the bread once again and sprinkle with cinnamon.
6. Let stand for 15 minutes before baking.
7. Preheat oven to 350°; bake the French Toast, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes, until the toast feels firm to the touch and no egg mixture appears around the edges.
8. Serve with butter and warmed maple syrup.