CINNAMON AND APPLE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Cinnamon and Apple-Stuffed French Toast Casserole image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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4 slices sourdough bread, crusts removed, and cubed (slices should be large)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1 large golden delicious apple, peeled and chopped (or Granny Smith Apple)
6 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons powdered sugar, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°.
Arrange half the bread cubes in an 8-inch baking dish.
Distribute the cream cheese cubes evenly over the bread.
Distribute the chopped apple over the top, and cover with the remaining bread cubes.
Beat the eggs, milk, and cinnamon together; pour over all.
Bake for 35 minutes, uncovered.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
*Fresh Blueberry-Stuffed FrenchToast--substitute 2 cups blueberries for the apple and proceed as directed.
*Fresh Strawberry-Stuffed French Toast--substitute 2 cups sliced strawberries for the apple and proceed as directed.
*Toasted Almond and Peach-Stuffed French Toast--replace the apples with 2 large peaches, peeled and sliced; scatter the peaches over the cream cheese cubes, sprinkle with 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds, and proceed as directed.