NIGHT BEFORE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Night Before French Toast Casserole image

found this on cooks.com....sometimes i substitute the milk for heavy cream to get a richer flavor. chilling time not included in prep time.

Provided by Brisket in Roses

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) French bread (18-inch long)
8 eggs
3 cups milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan.
Cut bread into 1 inch slices and arrange in one layer in bottom of pan.
Beat eggs with remaining ingredients, except butter, and pour over bread in pan.
Cover with foil and refrigerate 4-36 hours. To bake, uncover pan, dot with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
Bake at 350 degrees in center of oven for 45-50 minutes.
Remove and let stand for 5 minutes.
Serve with choice of syrup, honey, yogurt, or fresh fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.7, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 463.9, Sodium 1138.6, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 13.8, Protein 24.9