Real French Toast Bake by Rach's Blog

Last weekend I made a French Toast Bake for a bridal shower brunch. I love this recipe because it is so easy (Fia could do this by herself), economical (most expensive ingredient was the Texas Toast at $2), & oh-so-delicious! The best part is that it is made the day before so there is no fuss on the day you consume it....perfect for a Sunday afternoon or brunch.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 9x13 Pan

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter (melted)
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1  loaf  Texas toast thick bread (any thick sliced bread of your choice.)
• 4  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  tablespoons cinnamon
• 2  tablespoons powdered sugar (for sprinkling)
• 8  ounces cream cheese (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar (optional)
• 4  apples (sliced, Your choice) (optional)
•  maple syrup (optional)

Directions

1. Melt butter in microwave & add brown sugar -- stir till mixed.
2. Pour butter/sugar mix into bottom of 9 x 13 pan -- spread around (this is where I would all the sliced apples).
3. Beat eggs, milk, & vanilla, & Cinnamon.
4. Lay single layer of Texas Toast in pan.
5. Spoon 1/2 of egg mixture on bread layer. (Then I would spread the Cream cheese and Powdered sugar mixture on the bread.).
6. Add 2nd layer of Texas Toast.
7. Spoon on remaining egg mixture and sprinkle a little Cinnamon on top.
8. Cover & chill in fridge overnight.
9. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes (covered for the first 30 minutes).
10. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
11. Serve with warm maple syrup (I don't do the syrup part).