RASPBERRY-CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST

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This moist French toast bake is a snap to assemble the night before and bake in the morning. While it's pleasantly sweet as is, let guests drizzle raspberry syrup over the top for a finishing touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

12 slices cinnamon bread, cubed
5 large eggs, beaten
1-3/4 cups whole milk
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups fresh raspberries

Steps:

Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, 3/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Sprinkle almonds over egg mixture. Combine butter and remaining brown sugar; drizzle over the top. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with raspberries. Bake 10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein.