Raisin Bread French Toast Casserole Jan Ruggles
1 loaf cinnamon raisin bread (1 lb.)
2 large apples, peeled & diced
1 8oz cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla
10 eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 1/2 cups Half&Half
6 Tble butter, melted
additional raisins (optional)
additional cinnamon (optional)
| --Cube bread into small pieces. Place 1/2 of
cubes in 9X14 baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray --Layer with apples---add additional raisins here if desired --Layer with dabs of cream cheese --Layer with remaining bread --Put Eggs, vanilla, Maple syrup & half & Half, melted butter (and cinnamon if desired) in bowel. Beat until smooth. --Pour over bread. Let sit at least 2 hours or (covered overnight) in the refrigerator --Preheat oven to 350 degrees. --Cook for 45 minutes or until middle is done --Let sit 15 minutes before serving. --Serve with additional Syrup if desired |