 Apple-Raisin French Toast Casserole
INGREDIENTS
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup raisins
1 (1 pound) loaf French baguette, cut into 1 inch
slices
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
Grease a 9x13 inch baking
dish. In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar and 1 teaspoon
cinnamon. Mix in melted butter. Stir in apples and raisins until
evenly coated. Pour into prepared pan. Arrange bread slices in an even
layer over apples.
In the bowl, whisk together
eggs, milk, vanilla and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Pour over bread, making
sure every slice is fully soaked. Cover with aluminum foil, and
refrigerated overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
F (190 degrees C). Remove dish from refrigerator while the oven is
heating. Bake covered for 40 minutes. Remove cover, and bake 5
minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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