French Toast Casserole

French Toast Casserole

1 loaf (10 oz.) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (10 cups)
8 eggs
3 c. milk
4 t. sugar
1 t. vanilla extract
3/4 t. salt, optional


TOPPING:
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, cubed
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 t. ground cinnamon
Maple Syrup, optional


Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Dot with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with syrup if deisred.

Makes 12 servings,,with my group I only get 6 servings out of this